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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Ethiopia

UTC time: 2026-05-22 01:46:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 01:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 01:46:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
9.03000, 39.83000
Temperature
23.0°C

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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: 10 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'007 m ·Last eruption: 1789 ·Ethiopia
  • Beru
    Distance: 13 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Ethiopia
  • Kone
    Distance: 29 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 1'380 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Ethiopia
  • Dofen
    Distance: 48 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'151 m ·Ethiopia
  • Boset
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'447 m ·Ethiopia
  • Liado Hayk
    Distance: 78 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 878 m ·Ethiopia

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