Latest earthquakes near Somali, Ethiopia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Somali, Ethiopia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Somali? If an earthquake is happening right now near Somali (also known as Sumalē Kilil), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 days ago (Apr 1 01:13AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.3 | 297 km W from Jijiga |
| 25 days ago (Mar 17 03:33PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.4 | 298 km W from Jijiga |
| 26 days ago (Mar 16 09:53PM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.4 | 303 km W from Jijiga |
| 43 days ago (Feb 27 11:27AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.7 | 276 km W from Jijiga |
| 44 days ago (Feb 26 10:37AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.7 | 293 km W from Jijiga |
| 44 days ago (Feb 26 10:37AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.1 | 294 km WSW from Jijiga |
| 46 days ago (Feb 24 03:52AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.5 | 276 km W from Jijiga |
| 47 days ago (Feb 24 03:12AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.3 | 295 km W from Jijiga |
| 47 days ago (Feb 24 02:44AM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.3 | 257 km W from Jijiga |
| 56 days ago (Feb 14 11:28PM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.9 | 321 km W from Jijiga |
| 63 days ago (Feb 7 12:57PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.8 | 298 km W from Jijiga |
| 63 days ago (Feb 7 11:19AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.6 | 297 km W from Jijiga |
| 66 days ago (Feb 4 09:12PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.3 | 296 km W from Jijiga |
| 66 days ago (Feb 4 08:29PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.3 | 292 km W from Jijiga |
| 70 days ago (Jan 31 12:23PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.5 | 299 km W from Jijiga |
| 70 days ago (Jan 31 12:22PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.5 | 286 km W from Jijiga |
| 73 days ago (Jan 28 11:22PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.5 | 235 km W from Jijiga |
| 73 days ago (Jan 28 11:22PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.5 | 292 km W from Jijiga |
| 74 days ago (Jan 27 10:38AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.7 | 281 km W from Jijiga |
| 77 days ago (Jan 24 04:54PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.7 | 290 km W from Jijiga |
| 77 days ago (Jan 24 03:28PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.4 | 296 km W from Jijiga |
| 77 days ago (Jan 24 03:03PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.2 | 297 km W from Jijiga |
| 78 days ago (Jan 23 08:22AM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.0 | 318 km W from Jijiga |
| 80 days ago (Jan 22 12:44AM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.1 | 302 km W from Jijiga |
| 81 days ago (Jan 20 03:32PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.6 | 288 km W from Jijiga |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Somali
Recent Somali Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Somali. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Somali and elsewhere.
Mar 16, 2025 09:53PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck near Debre Birhan in Ethiopia.
Feb 14, 2025 11:28PM
On Friday Evening an Unusually powerful M5.9 Earthquake struck near Metahāra in Ethiopia.
Somali Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 153 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Somali, Ethiopia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Somali roughly every 23 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Somali in 2025. A total of 85 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Somali that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Somali in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Somali 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 | 142 | 92.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 7.19% |
| 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 Somali
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Somali occurred on Jan 4, 2025 03:52 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 294 kilometers (183 mi) west of Jijiga, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Somali in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Aug 20, 1989 14:16, 285 kilometers (177 mi) west of Jijiga. It is the strongest earthquake near Somali 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 Somali, 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 Somali.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 97 days ago (Jan 4 03:52AM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.7 | 294 km W from Jijiga |
| 98 days ago (Jan 3 08:01PM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.5 | 269 km W from Jijiga |
| Jan 25, 2024 08:00PM (Addis Ababa) |
M 5.4 | 272 km NNE from Jijiga |
| 99 days ago (Jan 3 12:18AM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.4 | 277 km W from Jijiga |
| 47 days ago (Feb 24 02:44AM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.3 | 257 km W from Jijiga |
| Oct 6, 2024 08:10PM (Addis Ababa) |
M 5.2 | 288 km W from Jijiga |
| Dec 31, 2024 01:13AM (Addis Ababa) |
M 5.1 | 268 km W from Jijiga |
| 99 days ago (Jan 2 10:41AM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.1 | 292 km W from Jijiga |
| 97 days ago (Jan 4 11:05PM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.0 | 292 km W from Jijiga |
| Jan 18, 2023 10:28PM (Addis Ababa) |
M 5.0 | 275 km N from Jijiga |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Somali
Earthquakes by city in Somali
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Somali, Ethiopia.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Somali.
When was the last earthquake in Somali, Ethiopia?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Somali on the night of April 1, 2025 at 01:13 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 297km west of Jijiga at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Somali, Ethiopia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Somali, Ethiopia?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Somali on the afternoon of August 20, 1989 at 14:16 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 285km north-northwest of Jijiga at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Somali since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Somali, Ethiopia?
In the past 10 years, 153 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Somali. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
