M4.2 Depth: 260.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Ethiopia (Ethiopia)

UTC time: 2025-10-11 21:23:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Ethiopia (Ethiopia) on October 11, 2025 at 21:23 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 260 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

260.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-11 21:23:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ethiopia

City

ʿeፋri kiልል Afar ʿfr

Source

gfz

Coordinates

12.55000, 40.61000

Temperature

26.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

260 km

260 km — deeper than the regional average (14.6 km)

Regional average: 14.6 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Dabbahu

Distance: 15 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'401 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Ethiopia
Alayta

Distance: 38 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 1915 ·Ethiopia
Manda Hararo

Distance: 48 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Ethiopia
Dabbayra

Distance: 62 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'302 m ·Ethiopia
Afdera

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Ma Alalta

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