Latest earthquakes near Somali, Ethiopia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Somali.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 27, 2025 10:38AM
(Addis Ababa)
M 5.0 303 km WSW
from Jijiga
Jan 24, 2025 05:06PM
(Addis Ababa)
M 4.4 300 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 24, 2025 04:56PM
(Addis Ababa)
M 4.6 298 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 24, 2025 04:54PM
(Addis Ababa)
M 4.7 280 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 24, 2025 04:01AM
(Addis Ababa)
M 4.7 296 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 23, 2025 07:19PM
(Addis Ababa)
M 4.6 294 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 23, 2025 06:06AM
(Addis Ababa)
M 4.4 298 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 22, 2025 12:44AM
(Addis Ababa)
M 5.1 307 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 20, 2025 03:32PM
(Addis Ababa)
M 4.6 288 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 20, 2025 05:56AM
(Addis Ababa)
M 4.4 280 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 20, 2025 02:26AM
(Addis Ababa)
M 4.5 299 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 17, 2025 04:46AM
(Addis Ababa)
M 4.7 300 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 16, 2025 11:24PM
(Addis Ababa)
M 4.7 298 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 16, 2025 05:36AM
(Addis Ababa)
M 4.5 299 km WSW
from Jijiga
Jan 13, 2025 11:24PM
(Addis Ababa)
M 4.8 298 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 12, 2025 02:26PM
(Addis Ababa)
M 4.4 299 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 12, 2025 04:27AM
(Addis Ababa)
M 4.4 293 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 11, 2025 06:19PM
(Addis Ababa)
M 5.2 271 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 11, 2025 03:19AM
(Addis Ababa)
M 5.2 289 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 11, 2025 02:58AM
(Addis Ababa)
M 4.5 293 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 11, 2025 02:42AM
(Addis Ababa)
M 4.6 299 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 10, 2025 10:49AM
(Addis Ababa)
M 4.2 300 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 10, 2025 09:50AM
(Addis Ababa)
M 4.4 298 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 10, 2025 05:02AM
(Addis Ababa)
M 4.5 294 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 9, 2025 07:38AM
(Addis Ababa)
M 4.5 294 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.

Somali Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
12 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 5
Jan 27, 2025 10:38

Average

A total of 127 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 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Somali roughly every 28 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Somali in 2025. A total of 57 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Somali that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Somali with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Somali (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 116 91.34%
Mag. 5 11 8.66%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.7
On Jan 4, 2025 03:52.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.5
On Aug 20, 1989 14:16.

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 290 kilometers (180 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.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Somali.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 4, 2025 03:52AM
(Addis Ababa)
M 5.7 290 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 3, 2025 08:01PM
(Addis Ababa)
M 5.5 261 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 25, 2024 08:00PM
(Addis Ababa)
M 5.4 272 km NNE
from Jijiga
Jan 11, 2025 03:19AM
(Addis Ababa)
M 5.2 289 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 11, 2025 06:19PM
(Addis Ababa)
M 5.2 271 km W
from Jijiga
Oct 6, 2024 08:10PM
(Addis Ababa)
M 5.2 288 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 2, 2025 10:41AM
(Addis Ababa)
M 5.1 292 km W
from Jijiga
Dec 30, 2024 01:20AM
(Addis Ababa)
M 5.1 298 km W
from Jijiga
Dec 31, 2024 01:13AM
(Addis Ababa)
M 5.1 268 km W
from Jijiga
Jan 4, 2025 11:05PM
(Addis Ababa)
M 5.0 292 km W
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 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Somali on the morning of January 27, 2025 at 10:38 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 303km west-southwest 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, 127 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Somali. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.