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M4.9 Earthquake near Arsi, oromiya kǝlǝl Oromia awrwmya (Ethiopia)

UTC time: 2026-04-01 19:45:58 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
Source
GFZ

oromiya kǝlǝl Oromia awrwmya · Arsi

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About this earthquake

On April 1, 2026 at 19:45 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Arsi, oromiya kǝlǝl Oromia awrwmya (Ethiopia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

ID
0852e603f66a45fcbb9849f7bad34419b0b52265
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-01 19:45:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ethiopia
State
oromiya kǝlǝl Oromia awrwmya
City
Arsi
County
Arsi
Source
gfz
Coordinates
8.22000, 39.98000

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (13.8 km)
Regional average: 13.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Boset
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'447 m ·Ethiopia
  • Kone
    Distance: 73 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 1'380 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Ethiopia
  • Melkassa
    Distance: 73 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'765 m ·Ethiopia
  • Beru
    Distance: 85 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Ethiopia
  • Fentale
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'007 m ·Last eruption: 1789 ·Ethiopia
  • Gedemsa
    Distance: 90 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'909 m ·Ethiopia

Ethiopia

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