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

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

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Details

ID
0ae625b6880103665f7ae36f84bac140a2becde8
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

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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