Latest earthquakes near Ethiopia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Ethiopia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ethiopia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ethiopia (also known as ኢትዮጵያ), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days ago (Apr 1 01:13AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.4 | 82 km E from Nazrēt |
| 18 days ago (Mar 17 03:33PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.4 | 150 km ENE from Addis Ababa |
| 19 days ago (Mar 17 12:20AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.2 | 137 km ENE from Addis Ababa |
| 19 days ago (Mar 16 09:53PM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.4 | 150 km ENE from Addis Ababa |
| 33 days ago (Mar 3 07:37AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.5 | 81 km NE from Mek'ele |
| 33 days ago (Mar 2 11:38PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.1 | 81 km NNE from Mek'ele |
| 33 days ago (Mar 2 06:11PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.3 | 78 km NE from Mek'ele |
| 34 days ago (Mar 2 11:14AM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.2 | 95 km NNE from Mek'ele |
| 37 days ago (Feb 27 11:27AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.7 | 171 km E from Addis Ababa |
| 38 days ago (Feb 26 10:37AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.7 | 157 km ENE from Addis Ababa |
| 38 days ago (Feb 26 10:37AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.1 | 174 km ESE from Addis Ababa |
| 40 days ago (Feb 24 03:52AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.5 | 178 km ENE from Addis Ababa |
| 40 days ago (Feb 24 03:33AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.5 | 78 km ENE from Nazrēt |
| 40 days ago (Feb 24 03:12AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.3 | 156 km ENE from Addis Ababa |
| 40 days ago (Feb 24 02:44AM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.3 | 192 km ENE from Addis Ababa |
| 41 days ago (Feb 22 08:31PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.6 | 201 km N from Mek'ele |
| 41 days ago (Feb 22 08:31PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.3 | 247 km N from Mek'ele |
| 43 days ago (Feb 20 03:39PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.1 | 87 km ENE from Nazrēt |
| 43 days ago (Feb 20 01:25PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.5 | 87 km ENE from Nazrēt |
| 49 days ago (Feb 14 11:28PM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.9 | 83 km ENE from Nazrēt |
| 52 days ago (Feb 12 12:42PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.3 | 75 km ENE from Nazrēt |
| 56 days ago (Feb 7 12:57PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.8 | 148 km E from Addis Ababa |
| 57 days ago (Feb 7 11:19AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.6 | 147 km E from Addis Ababa |
| 59 days ago (Feb 4 09:37PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.3 | 138 km E from Addis Ababa |
| 59 days ago (Feb 4 09:37PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.3 | 138 km E from Addis Ababa |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Ethiopia
Recent Ethiopia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ethiopia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ethiopia 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.
Ethiopia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 456 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ethiopia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 45 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ethiopia roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ethiopia in 2025. A total of 244 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ethiopia that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ethiopia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ethiopia 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 | 427 | 93.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 29 | 6.36% |
| 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 Ethiopia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ethiopia occurred on Feb 14, 2025 23:28 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 83 kilometers (52 mi) east-northeast of Nazrēt, at a depth of 25 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ethiopia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Aug 25, 1906 16:22, 9 kilometers (6 mi) east-northeast of Goba. It is the strongest earthquake near Ethiopia 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 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 Ethiopia.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 49 days ago (Feb 14 11:28PM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.9 | 83 km ENE from Nazrēt |
| 91 days ago (Jan 4 03:52AM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.7 | 158 km ENE from Addis Ababa |
| Aug 1, 2023 08:15PM (Addis Ababa) |
M 5.6 | 192 km N from Mek'ele |
| 91 days ago (Jan 3 08:01PM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.5 | 179 km ENE from Addis Ababa |
| Dec 26, 2022 03:21PM (Addis Ababa) |
M 5.5 | 128 km NNE from Mek'ele |
| 19 days ago (Mar 16 09:53PM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.4 | 150 km ENE from Addis Ababa |
| Jan 25, 2024 08:00PM (Addis Ababa) |
M 5.4 | 289 km NE from Dire Dawa |
| 92 days ago (Jan 3 12:18AM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.4 | 174 km ENE from Addis Ababa |
| 87 days ago (Jan 8 03:53AM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.3 | 145 km E from Addis Ababa |
| Jan 27, 2017 07:29PM (Addis Ababa) |
M 5.3 | 151 km S from Addis Ababa |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Ethiopia
Earthquakes by region of Ethiopia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Ethiopia.
- Addis Ababa (Ādīs Ābeba Āstedader)
- Amhara
- Bīnshangul Gumuz (Bīnshangul Gumuz Kilil)
- Dire Dawa (Dirē Dawa Āstedader)
- Harari (Hārerī Hizb Kilil)
- Oromiya (Oromīya Kilil)
- SNNPR (YeDebub Bihēroch Bihēreseboch na Hizboch Kilil)
- Somali (Sumalē Kilil)
- Tigray
- Āfar (Āfar Kilil)
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ethiopia.
When was the last earthquake in Ethiopia?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ethiopia on the night of April 1, 2025 at 01:13 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 82km east of Nazrēt at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ethiopia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ethiopia?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ethiopia on the afternoon of August 25, 1906 at 16:22 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 9km east of Goba at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ethiopia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ethiopia?
In the past 10 years, 456 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ethiopia. This averages to 46 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
