M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Eastern Tigray, tiግrayi tjray (Ethiopia)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 20:05:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 20:05 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Eastern Tigray, tiግrayi tjray (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.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-04 20:05:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ethiopia

State

tiግrayi tjray

City

Eastern Tigray

County

Eastern Tigray

Source

emsc_arab

Coordinates

13.58770, 39.78180

Temperature

25.3°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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