Latest earthquakes near Shakiso, Oromiya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shakiso, Oromiya, Ethiopia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shakiso? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shakiso, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Shakiso Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Shakiso. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Shakiso and elsewhere.
Feb 14, 2025 11:28PM
On Friday Evening an Unusually powerful M5.9 Earthquake struck near Metahāra in Ethiopia.
Shakiso Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shakiso, Oromiya in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Shakiso in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Shakiso during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 15 | 93.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 6.25% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Shakiso
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shakiso occurred on Jan 27, 2017 19:29 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 214 kilometers (133 mi) north of Shakiso, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shakiso in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Aug 25, 1906 16:22, 190 kilometers (118 mi) north of Shakiso. It is the strongest earthquake near Shakiso in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Shakiso, Oromiya in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Shakiso.
Nearest earthquakes from Shakiso
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shakiso, Oromiya. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Shakiso.
When was the last earthquake in Shakiso, Oromiya?
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Shakiso on the evening of February 14, 2025 at 23:28 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 370km north-northeast of Shakiso at a depth of 25km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shakiso, Oromiya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shakiso, Oromiya?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Shakiso on the afternoon of August 25, 1906 at 16:22 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 190km north-east of Shakiso at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shakiso since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shakiso, Oromiya?
In the past 10 years, 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shakiso. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 228 days.
