Earthquakes in Ethiopia

0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.2

Earthquake Map

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 9.14°, 40.49°

Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)

Dataset at a glance — Ethiopia

Over the past 30 days, Ethiopia has recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 1 shallow (<70 km). All 1 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.

Leading the list is a magnitude 4.2 event near 62 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia at 10.0 km depth.

Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.

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Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-06-11 2026-06-11 07:23:34 UTC	4.2mb	62 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia 14.149°, 40.025°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 11, 2026 at 07:23 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 62 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 14.149°, 40.025°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.

Legend:

Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)

Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports

MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)

Alert: PAGER alert level

Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)

Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist

Click any row to see additional technical details.

Earthquake Statistics

Last 24 Hours0

Last 30 Days1

2026 (M2.5+)12

Largest (30 Days)

M4.2

62 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia

2026-06-11

Largest in 2026

M4.6

23 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia

2026-02-15

Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.

About Ethiopia

Ethiopia sits atop the East African Rift system where the African continent is slowly splitting apart, causing frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.

Ethiopia Earthquakes 2026

In 2026, Ethiopia has recorded 12 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Ethiopia in 2026 was a magnitude 4.6 event near Metahāra, Ethiopia.

Seismic Activity in Ethiopia

Over the past 30 days, there have been 1 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.2 event near 62 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many earthquakes occur in Ethiopia?

In the past 30 days, 1 earthquakes have been recorded in the Ethiopia region.

What was the biggest recent earthquake in Ethiopia?

The largest recent earthquake in the Ethiopia area was a magnitude 4.2 event that occurred 62 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia.

How can I prepare for earthquakes in Ethiopia?

Residents should secure heavy furniture, create an emergency kit with supplies for 72 hours, develop a family communication plan, and practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during earthquake drills. Visit our preparedness section for detailed guides.