Earthquake 8 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia (4.4 mb) (2025-01-23 03:06:16 UTC)

1737601576

9.0246, 40.1048

10.00 KM

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck on 8 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia, at 2025-01-23 03:06:16 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 8 km NW of Āwash, 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 8 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia (4.4 mb) (2025-01-23 03:06:16 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.4

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000plra

Nearest Places

Āwash / 7.59 km
Awash / 8.2 km
Hulo Shet’ / 8.9 km
Dīlelo Shet’ / 10.72 km
Caccin Ua / 11.45 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

0.5

12 km SE of Anza, CA
Time: 1737610678
Depth: 6.31 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.2

EASTERN TURKEY
Time: 1737610660
Depth: 8.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.7

HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION
Time: 1737610650
Depth: 30.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.5

32 km ENE of Boron, CA
Time: 1737610076
Depth: 1.99 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.5

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1737610076
Depth: 2.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.5

5 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia
Time: 1737598686
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.4

ETHIOPIA
Time: 1737341798
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.7

ETHIOPIA
Time: 1737078377
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.8

17 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia
Time: 1736799875
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.9

ETHIOPIA
Time: 1736711355
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)