Earthquake 7 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia (4.9 mb) (2025-01-12 19:49:15 UTC)
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 7 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia, at 2025-01-12 19:49:15 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 7 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
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.
Magnitudo (mb)
4.9
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000pjkx
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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