M5.2 Earthquake 61 km NE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia — October 11, 2025
2025-10-11 16:01:59 UTC (2025-10-11) · approx. 7:01 PM UTC+3 local
Felt by 13 people across nearby locations.
On October 11, 2025 at 16:01 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 61 km NE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 13.8273°, 39.9344°. This earthquake was detected by 210 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 423, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 13 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
39.9344°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Mek'ele, Ethiopia?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 61 km NE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia on October 11, 2025 at 16:01 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 13.8273°, 39.9344°, which is 61 km NE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rgl9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 11, 2025). M5.2 Earthquake 61 km NE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia — October 11, 2025. Retrieved May 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rgl9/