Earthquake 6 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia (6.0 mww) (2025-02-14 20:28:23 UTC)

1739564903

8.9563, 39.9340

10.00 KM

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck on 6 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia, at 2025-02-14 20:28:23 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 6 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia

Recommendation
Major Earthquake

Action

Violent shaking with widespread damage possible.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. After the initial shock, carefully evacuate the building. Outdoors: Stay in an open area. Expect aftershocks and potential hazards.

Earthquake 6 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia (6.0 mww) (2025-02-14 20:28:23 UTC)

Magnitudo (mww)

6.0

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pdu6

Nearest Places

Fentalē Isate Gemora / 2.08 km
Metahāra Mīka’ēl Bēte Kristīyan / 6.54 km
Metahāra / 6.54 km
Ch’ilank’o Polīs Sefer / 7.34 km
Besek’a Hāyk’ / 9.69 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.2

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Time: 1740378766
Depth: 18.42 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.1

8 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska
Time: 1740378467
Depth: 153.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.9

NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
Time: 1740378244
Depth: 21.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.0

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Time: 1740378210
Depth: 112.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.1

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Time: 1740377724
Depth: 27.84 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.5

61 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia
Time: 1740358338
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.5

ETHIOPIA
Time: 1740358338
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.0

60 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia
Time: 1740354291
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

6.0

ETHIOPIA
Time: 1739564904
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.6

39 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia
Time: 1738916385
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)