Latest earthquakes near SNNPR, Ethiopia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near SNNPR, Ethiopia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in SNNPR? If an earthquake is happening right now near SNNPR (also known as YeDebub Bihēroch Bihēreseboch na Hizboch Kilil), it will show up within minutes.
Recent SNNPR Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near SNNPR. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near SNNPR and elsewhere.
Jan 11, 2025 06:19PM
Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK hit near Gelemso in Ethiopia on Saturday Evening.
Jan 11, 2025 03:19AM
Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck on Saturday Night 158km from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.
Jan 8, 2025 03:53AM
Shallow M5.3 Earthquake hit near Metahāra in Ethiopia on Wednesday Night.
Jan 4, 2025 03:52AM
Unusually powerful M5.7 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night near Debre Birhan in Ethiopia.
Jan 3, 2025 08:01PM
Unusually powerful M5.5 FORESHOCK hit 179km from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia on Friday Evening.
Jan 2, 2025 10:41AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning 155km from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.
SNNPR Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 222 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of SNNPR, Ethiopia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 22 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near SNNPR roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near SNNPR in 2025. A total of 121 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of SNNPR that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of SNNPR in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near SNNPR 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 | 216 | 97.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 2.7% |
| 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 SNNPR
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near SNNPR occurred on Jan 8, 2025 03:53 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) north-east of Hawassa, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near SNNPR in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Aug 25, 1906 16:22, 175 kilometers (109 mi) north-east of Hawassa. It is the strongest earthquake near SNNPR 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 SNNPR, Ethiopia 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 SNNPR.
Earthquakes by city in SNNPR
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in SNNPR, Ethiopia.
Use this regional SNNPR earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sodo, Hosa’ina, Dīla, Yirga ‘Alem, Felege Neway, Āreka, Bodītī, Jinka, Butajīra, K’olīto, Bonga and Bako.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near SNNPR.
When was the last earthquake in SNNPR, Ethiopia?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near SNNPR on the afternoon of January 24, 2025 at 17:06 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 284km north-east of Hawassa at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near SNNPR, Ethiopia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near SNNPR, Ethiopia?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near SNNPR on the afternoon of August 25, 1906 at 16:22 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 175km east of Hawassa at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near SNNPR since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near SNNPR, Ethiopia?
In the past 10 years, 222 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from SNNPR. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
