Earthquake ETHIOPIA (4.9 mb) (2025-01-12 19:49:15 UTC)

1736711355

8.8674, 39.9715

10.00 KM

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on ETHIOPIA, at 2025-01-12 19:49:15 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) (2025-01-12 19:49:15 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.9

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250112_0000263

Nearest Places

Mertī YeSikwar Āgeda Tekil / 4.46 km
Āwash Bota / 7.02 km
Metahāra Mīka’ēl Bēte Kristīyan / 7.03 km
Metahāra / 7.03 km
Wangayē Shet’ / 8.59 km

Comment

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Nearest Earthquake

4.9

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Time: 1736711355
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.4

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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.4

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Time: 1736645249
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.2

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Time: 1736554740
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)