M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near West Harerghe, ʿoromiya kiልል Oromia awrwmya (Ethiopia)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 08:10:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 7, 2026 at 08:10 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near West Harerghe, ʿoromiya kiልል Oromia awrwmya (Ethiopia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-07 08:10:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ethiopia

State

ʿoromiya kiልል Oromia awrwmya

City

West Harerghe

County

West Harerghe

Source

emsc

Coordinates

8.86960, 40.41600

Temperature

26.7°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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