Latest earthquakes near Hawassa, SNNPR today
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Recent Hawassa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hawassa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hawassa and elsewhere.
Oct 6, 2024 08:10PM
Unusually powerful M5.3 Earthquake hit near Metahāra in Ethiopia on Sunday Evening.
Hawassa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hawassa, SNNPR in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hawassa in 2024. A total of 16 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hawassa that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hawassa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Hawassa 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 | 26 | 96.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 3.7% |
| 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 Hawassa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hawassa occurred on Jan 27, 2017 19:29 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 71 kilometers (44 mi) north-northeast of Hawassa, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hawassa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Aug 25, 1906 16:14, 175 kilometers (109 mi) north-northeast of Hawassa. It is the strongest earthquake near Hawassa in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Hawassa, SNNPR 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 Hawassa.
Nearest earthquakes from Hawassa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hawassa, SNNPR. 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 Hawassa.
When was the last earthquake in Hawassa, SNNPR?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Hawassa on the afternoon of November 6, 2024 at 16:01 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 290km south-southwest of Hawassa at a depth of 70km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hawassa, SNNPR in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hawassa, SNNPR?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Hawassa on the afternoon of August 25, 1906 at 16:14 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 Hawassa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hawassa, SNNPR?
In the past 10 years, 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hawassa. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 135 days.
