M4.5 Earthquake 58 km NE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia — October 11, 2025
2025-10-11 21:41:28 UTC (2025-10-11) · approx. 12:41 AM UTC+3 local
On October 11, 2025 at 21:41 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 58 km NE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 13.8649°, 39.8597°. This earthquake was detected by 37 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
39.8597°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Mek'ele, Ethiopia?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 58 km NE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia on October 11, 2025 at 21:41 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 13.8649°, 39.8597°, which is 58 km NE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days 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: us6000rgmk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 11, 2025). M4.5 Earthquake 58 km NE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia — October 11, 2025. Retrieved May 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rgmk/