Earthquake 5 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia (4.5 mb) (2025-01-23 02:18:06 UTC)
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 5 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia, at 2025-01-23 02:18:06 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 5 km WNW 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)
4.5
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000plr5
Nearest Places
- Besek’a Hāyk’ / 2.56 km
- Metahāra Mīka’ēl Bēte Kristīyan / 5.73 km
- Metahāra / 5.73 km
- Fentalē Isate Gemora / 9.07 km
- Mertī YeSikwar Āgeda Tekil / 13.28 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.6
16 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada
Time:
Depth: 4.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.4
36 km NNE of Whittier, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 20.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 20.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.1
ROMANIA
Time:
Depth: 6.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.6
7 km S of Mentone, CA
Time:
Depth: 11.27 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 11.27 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.2
SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time:
Depth: 76.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 76.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
4.4
8 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
4.4
ETHIOPIA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.7
ETHIOPIA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.8
17 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
4.9
ETHIOPIA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)