Earthquake 45 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia (4.5 mb) (2025-01-02 10:02:56 UTC)

1735812176

9.3029, 39.8596

10.00 KM

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 45 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia, at 2025-01-02 10:02:56 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 45 km N of Metahāra, 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 45 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia (4.5 mb) (2025-01-02 10:02:56 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.5

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000ph2s

Nearest Places

Ch’iro Shet’ / 3.07 km
Bīch’enk’eny / 5.72 km
K’orē Shet’ / 6.55 km
YeHwala Shum / 7.95 km
Uasil / 7.98 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

3.8

OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Time: 1736044720
Depth: 26.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.2

STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR
Time: 1736044064
Depth: 40.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.3

OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time: 1736043847
Depth: 141.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.4

21 km SSE of Siavonga, Zambia
Time: 1736043670
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

1.5

25 km ESE of Susitna North, Alaska
Time: 1736042373
Depth: 21.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

5.0

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

4.9

ETHIOPIA
Time: 1736008609
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.8

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

4.8

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

4.7

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