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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near West Harerghe, Oromia Region

UTC time: 2025-01-01 14:38:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 1, 2025 at 14:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near West Harerghe, Oromia Region. 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-01 14:38:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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State
Oromia Region
City
West Harerghe
County
West Harerghe
Source
usgs
Coordinates
8.70320, 40.18610

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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
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Fentale
    Distance: 44 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'007 m ·Last eruption: 1789 ·Ethiopia
  • Beru
    Distance: 55 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Ethiopia
  • Kone
    Distance: 55 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 1'380 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Ethiopia
  • Dofen
    Distance: 72 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'151 m ·Ethiopia
  • Boset
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'447 m ·Ethiopia
  • Melkassa
    Distance: 97 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'765 m ·Ethiopia

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