Latest earthquakes near Mek'ele, Tigray today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mek'ele, Tigray, Ethiopia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mek'ele? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mek'ele, it will show up within minutes.
Mek'ele Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 81 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mek'ele, Tigray in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mek'ele in 2025. A total of 31 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mek'ele that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mek'ele in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mek'ele 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 | 70 | 86.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 13.58% |
| 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 Mek'ele
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mek'ele occurred on Oct 11, 2025 19:18 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 56 kilometers (35 mi) north-east of Mek'ele, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mek'ele in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Sep 23, 1915 10:50, 146 kilometers (91 mi) north-east of Mek'ele. It is the strongest earthquake near Mek'ele 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 Mek'ele, Tigray 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 Mek'ele.
Nearest earthquakes from Mek'ele
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mek'ele, Tigray. 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 Mek'ele.
When was the last earthquake in Mek'ele, Tigray?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Mek'ele on the afternoon of November 23, 2025 at 15:53 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 130km east of Mek'ele at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mek'ele, Tigray in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mek'ele, Tigray?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Mek'ele on the morning of September 23, 1915 at 10:50 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 146km northwest of Mek'ele at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mek'ele since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mek'ele, Tigray?
In the past 10 years, 81 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mek'ele. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 45 days.
