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M4.6 Earthquake near Arsi, Oromia Region (Ethiopia)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 17:11:42 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Arsi, Oromia Region (Ethiopia) on August 9, 2026 at 17:11 UTC. 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 USGS.

Details

ID
2fc7fce1f50a523dbf7e910d48f001f2c17b002b
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 17:11:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ethiopia
State
Oromia Region
City
Arsi
County
Arsi
Source
usgs
Coordinates
8.81030, 40.07060
Temperature
23.4°C

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.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Somalia Plate.
Near the boundary Somalia ↔ Africa · about 42 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Fentale
    Distance: 27 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'007 m ·Last eruption: 1789 ·Ethiopia
  • Beru
    Distance: 38 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Ethiopia
  • Kone
    Distance: 41 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 1'380 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Ethiopia
  • Dofen
    Distance: 60 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'151 m ·Ethiopia
  • Boset
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'447 m ·Ethiopia
  • Liado Hayk
    Distance: 88 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 878 m ·Ethiopia

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 43 Catalogue entries

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