Ethiopia sits on the East African Rift, where the continent is slowly splitting apart. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Ethiopia - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Ethiopia, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Ethiopia - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.
Latest earthquakes in Ethiopia
Show the full list of 4 recent earthquakes
Did people in Ethiopia feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in Ethiopia in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Earthquakes in Ethiopia: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in Ethiopia today?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near Ethiopia in the last 24 hours in the QuakeMate feed. Activity can begin at any time - the map above updates automatically and the app sends instant alerts.
How many earthquakes were there in Ethiopia yesterday?
No earthquakes were recorded in or near Ethiopia in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in Ethiopia this week (last 7 days)?
1 earthquake has been recorded in or near Ethiopia in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Ethiopia in the last 30 days?
4 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Ethiopia in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 4.6.
Are there earthquakes in Ethiopia?
Yes. Ethiopia is seismically active - 4 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Ethiopia in the last 30 days. Ethiopia sits on the East African Rift, where the continent is slowly splitting apart.
What was the most recent earthquake in Ethiopia?
The most recent earthquake in Ethiopia was a magnitude 4.6 event near ETHIOPIA at a depth of 10 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in Ethiopia?
The strongest earthquake in the recent Ethiopia feed was magnitude 4.6, located near ETHIOPIA.
Is Ethiopia in an earthquake zone?
Ethiopia sits on the East African Rift, where the continent is slowly splitting apart.
How many earthquakes does Ethiopia get per year?
The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Ethiopia's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 4 earthquakes in the last 30 days alone. Ethiopia sits on the East African Rift, where the continent is slowly splitting apart. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.
Is there a tsunami warning for Ethiopia?
Ethiopia is landlocked or not directly exposed to ocean tsunamis, so its direct tsunami risk is very low. QuakeMate still flags tsunami-capable earthquakes worldwide; see quakemate.app/tsunamis for global tsunami activity.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Ethiopia?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Ethiopia, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
What is the best app to track earthquakes in Ethiopia?
QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Ethiopia: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Ethiopia?
QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Ethiopia on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.
Has there been a big earthquake in Ethiopia recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near Ethiopia was magnitude 4.6 near ETHIOPIA. No major (M6+) earthquake has hit recently, but conditions can change quickly. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.
More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →
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QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.