Earthquake 60 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia (5.0 mb) (2025-02-23 23:44:51 UTC)

1740354291

9.4895, 40.5022

10.00 KM

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on 60 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia, at 2025-02-23 23:44:51 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 60 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, 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 60 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia (5.0 mb) (2025-02-23 23:44:51 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

5.0

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pfpk

Nearest Places

Melka Werer / 13.07 km
Ādeyuto Mēda / 18.3 km
Farsis / 20.79 km
Sanano / 21.84 km
Unda Bilen / 21.93 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

2.6

STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR
Time: 1740365273
Depth: 40.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.8

10 km E of Cowles, Nebraska
Time: 1740365168
Depth: 9.70 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

2.8

NEBRASKA
Time: 1740365168
Depth: 9.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

0.8

27 km S of Livengood, Alaska
Time: 1740365109
Depth: 13.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.0

10 km NW of Union City, Oklahoma
Time: 1740364818
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.5

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

4.5

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

6.0

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

6.0

6 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia
Time: 1739564903
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.6

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