M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Afder, Somali Region (Ethiopia)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 01:45:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 01:45 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Afder, Somali Region (Ethiopia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-22 01:45:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ethiopia

State

Somali Region

City

Afder

County

Afder

Source

serbia_rsz

Coordinates

6.42000, 41.42000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.1 km)

Regional average: 15.1 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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