Latest earthquakes near Jijiga, Somali today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jijiga, Somali, Ethiopia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jijiga? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jijiga (also known as ጅጅጋ), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Jijiga Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jijiga. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jijiga and elsewhere.
Feb 24, 2025 02:44AM
On Monday Night a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck near Āsbe Teferī in Ethiopia.
Feb 14, 2025 11:28PM
Unusually powerful M6.0 Earthquake hit near Metahāra in Ethiopia on Friday Evening.
Jan 4, 2025 03:52AM
Unusually powerful M5.7 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night near Debre Birhan in Ethiopia.
Jijiga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 148 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jijiga, Somali in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jijiga roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jijiga in 2025. A total of 79 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jijiga 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 Jijiga in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Jijiga 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 | 135 | 91.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 8.78% |
| 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 Jijiga
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jijiga 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 Jijiga 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 Jijiga 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 Jijiga, Somali 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 Jijiga.
Nearest earthquakes from Jijiga
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jijiga, Somali. 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 Jijiga.
When was the last earthquake in Jijiga, Somali?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Jijiga on the morning of February 27, 2025 at 11:27 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 275km west of Jijiga at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jijiga, Somali in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jijiga, Somali?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Jijiga 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 Jijiga since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jijiga, Somali?
In the past 10 years, 148 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jijiga. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 25 days.
