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 47 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 4 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mek'ele in 2023. A total of 22 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 | 41 | 87.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 12.77% |
| 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 Aug 1, 2023 20:15 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 192 kilometers (119 mi) north of Mek'ele, at a depth of 7 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 10:44, 146 kilometers (91 mi) north of Mek'ele. It is the strongest earthquake near Mek'ele 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 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 magnitude earthquake hit near Mek'ele on the night of April 28, 2024 at 03:37 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 253km north of Mek'ele at a depth of 10km 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 10:44 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, 47 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mek'ele. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 78 days.
