Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
oromiya kǝlǝl Oromia awrwmya · Bale
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M4.8 Earthquake near Bale, oromiya kǝlǝl Oromia awrwmya (Ethiopia)
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About this earthquake
On March 21, 2026 at 19:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Bale, oromiya kǝlǝl Oromia awrwmya (Ethiopia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
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Details
ID
0938e91f10dbcb635f2f5374a6c77e99cdfcff8c
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 19:14:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Source
gfz
Coordinates
7.75000,
40.02000
Depth profile
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.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 43 Catalogue entries
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