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M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 38 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia

UTC time: 2025-01-04 07:05:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 38 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia on January 4, 2025 at 07:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-04 07:05:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
9.24960, 39.89040

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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

  • Dofen
    Distance: 29 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'151 m ·Ethiopia
  • Fentale
    Distance: 29 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'007 m ·Last eruption: 1789 ·Ethiopia
  • Beru
    Distance: 37 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Ethiopia
  • Kone
    Distance: 53 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 1'380 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Ethiopia
  • Liado Hayk
    Distance: 56 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 878 m ·Ethiopia
  • Hertali
    Distance: 76 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 900 m ·Ethiopia

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