Earthquake ETHIOPIA (6.0 mw) (2025-02-14 20:28:24 UTC)

1739564904

8.9235, 39.9342

10.00 KM

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck on ETHIOPIA, at 2025-02-14 20:28:24 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in ETHIOPIA

Recommendation
Major Earthquake

Action

Violent shaking with widespread damage possible.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. After the initial shock, carefully evacuate the building. Outdoors: Stay in an open area. Expect aftershocks and potential hazards.

Earthquake ETHIOPIA (6.0 mw) (2025-02-14 20:28:24 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

6.0

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250214_0000269

Nearest Places

Metahāra Mīka’ēl Bēte Kristīyan / 3.25 km
Metahāra / 3.25 km
Fentalē Isate Gemora / 5.73 km
Besek’a Hāyk’ / 7.87 km
Ch’ilank’o Polīs Sefer / 8.68 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.2

4 km E of Green Acres, CA
Time: 1740378766
Depth: 18.42 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.1

8 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska
Time: 1740378467
Depth: 153.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.9

NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
Time: 1740378244
Depth: 21.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.0

SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA
Time: 1740378210
Depth: 112.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.1

Java, Indonesia
Time: 1740377724
Depth: 27.84 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.5

61 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia
Time: 1740358338
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.5

ETHIOPIA
Time: 1740358338
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.0

60 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia
Time: 1740354291
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

6.0

6 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia
Time: 1739564903
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.6

39 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia
Time: 1738916385
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)