M5.0 Earthquake 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia — January 1, 2025
2025-01-01 08:09:47 UTC (2025-01-01) · approx. 11:09 AM UTC+3 local
On January 1, 2025 at 08:09 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 9.0855°, 40.0976°. This earthquake was detected by 59 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
40.0976°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Āwash, Ethiopia?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia on January 1, 2025 at 08:09 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 9.0855°, 40.0976°, which is 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000pgtj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, January 1, 2025). M5.0 Earthquake 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia — January 1, 2025. Retrieved March 17, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000pgtj/