M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Ethiopia (Ethiopia)

UTC time: 2025-11-01 09:57:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 1, 2025 at 09:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Ethiopia (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.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-01 09:57:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ethiopia

City

tiግrayi tjray

Source

gfz

Coordinates

13.69000, 39.80000

Temperature

27.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (14.6 km)

Regional average: 14.6 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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