Earthquake ETHIOPIA (4.9 mb) (2025-01-04 16:36:49 UTC)

1736008609

9.1380, 40.0520

10.00 KM

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on ETHIOPIA, at 2025-01-04 16:36:49 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in ETHIOPIA

Recommendation
Strong Earthquake

Action

Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.

Earthquake ETHIOPIA (4.9 mb) (2025-01-04 16:36:49 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.9

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250104_0000185

Nearest Places

Galoch / 2.81 km
Awash Fentale / 4.7 km
Āwash Bihērawī Kilil / 8.34 km
Āwara Melka YeAtkilt Bota / 9.4 km
Herdīm Shet’ / 11.13 km

Comment

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Source: USGS (Confirmed)

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Depth: 11.56 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

Nearest Earthquake

ETHIOPIA
Time: 1736021145
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

ETHIOPIA
Time: 1736004553
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

31 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia
Time: 1736004553
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

ETHIOPIA
Time: 1735974022
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

30 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia
Time: 1735960343
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)