Ethiopia sits on the East African Rift, where the continent is slowly splitting apart. Below is a live map and list of recent earthquakes in Ethiopia, including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Latest earthquakes in Ethiopia
Earthquakes in Ethiopia: frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Ethiopia in the last 7 days?
There have been 0 earthquakes 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?
2 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Ethiopia in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 4.8.
Are there earthquakes in Ethiopia?
Yes. Ethiopia is seismically active - 2 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 4.8 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 4.8, located near ETHIOPIA.
Is Ethiopia in an earthquake zone?
Ethiopia sits on the East African Rift, where the continent is slowly splitting apart.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.