M4.9 Earthquake 26 km S of Debre Sīna, Ethiopia — October 26, 2025
2025-10-26 05:24:17 UTC (2025-10-26) · approx. 8:24 AM UTC+3 local
Felt by 16 people across nearby locations.
On October 26, 2025 at 05:24 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 26 km S of Debre Sīna, Ethiopia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 9.6107°, 39.7979°. This earthquake was detected by 58 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 376, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 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 16 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
39.7979°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Debre Sīna, Ethiopia?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 26 km S of Debre Sīna, Ethiopia on October 26, 2025 at 05:24 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 9.6107°, 39.7979°, which is 26 km S of Debre Sīna, Ethiopia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 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: us6000rjiv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 26, 2025). M4.9 Earthquake 26 km S of Debre Sīna, Ethiopia — October 26, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rjiv/