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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 25 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia

UTC time: 2025-01-12 11:55:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2025 at 11:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 25 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-12 11:55:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
9.13220, 39.90150

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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: 16 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'007 m ·Last eruption: 1789 ·Ethiopia
  • Beru
    Distance: 26 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Ethiopia
  • Dofen
    Distance: 35 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'151 m ·Ethiopia
  • Kone
    Distance: 42 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 1'380 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Ethiopia
  • Liado Hayk
    Distance: 64 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 878 m ·Ethiopia
  • Boset
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'447 m ·Ethiopia

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