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). 1 of the epicenters were offshore. All 1 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Leading the list is a magnitude 4.3 event near 36 km NW of Āwash, 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.
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 22:01:15 UTC | 4.3mb | 36 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia 9.240°, 39.950° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 10, 2026 at 22:01 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 36 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 9.240°, 39.950°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
36 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia
2026-05-10
23 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia
2026-02-15
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
Ethiopia sits atop the East African Rift system where the African continent is slowly splitting apart, causing frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.
In 2026, Ethiopia has recorded 9 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. As of today, seismic monitoring continues with 0 earthquakes detected in the past 24 hours and 1 in the last 30 days.
Ethiopia sits atop the East African Rift system where the African continent is slowly splitting apart, causing frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.
Over the past 30 days, there have been 1 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.3 event near 36 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia.
In the past 30 days, 1 earthquakes have been recorded in the Ethiopia region. The number varies based on seismic activity in the area.
The largest recent earthquake in the Ethiopia area was a magnitude 4.3 event that occurred 36 km NW of Āwash, 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.
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