Earthquake 45 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia (5.6 mww) (2025-10-11 16:18:25 UTC)

1760199505

13.6508, 39.8628

10.00 KM

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 45 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia, at 2025-10-11 16:18:25 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mww and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 45 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia

Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake

Action

Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.

Earthquake 45 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia (5.6 mww) (2025-10-11 16:18:25 UTC)

Magnitudo (mww)

5.6

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000rglb

Nearest Places

Shaguby / 4.84 km
Womberta / 6.48 km
Dēsi’ā / 7.53 km
Luguda Mīka’ēl Bēte Kristīyan / 8.8 km
Luguda Medhanē ‘Alem Bēte Kristīyan / 8.8 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.1

4 km N of Loma Linda, CA
Time: 1760219297
Depth: 10.59 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.8

7 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1760218803
Depth: 2.38 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.0

LEYTE, PHILIPPINES
Time: 1760218683
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.2

9 km ENE of Borrego Springs, CA
Time: 1760218335
Depth: 5.31 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.5

Sumbawa Region, Indonesia
Time: 1760217896
Depth: 183.35 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.8

ETHIOPIA
Time: 1760211001
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.8

ETHIOPIA
Time: 1760207902
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.6

ETHIOPIA
Time: 1760199506
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.3

ETHIOPIA
Time: 1760198520
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.3

58 km NE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia
Time: 1760198519
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)