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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Metahara, Oromia Region

UTC time: 2025-01-02 09:56:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Metahara, Oromia Region on January 2, 2025 at 09:56 UTC. 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.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-02 09:56:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
State
Oromia Region
City
Metahara
County
East Shewa
Source
usgs
Coordinates
8.94520, 39.94110

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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: 6 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'007 m ·Last eruption: 1789 ·Ethiopia
  • Beru
    Distance: 21 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Ethiopia
  • Kone
    Distance: 31 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 1'380 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Ethiopia
  • Dofen
    Distance: 50 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'151 m ·Ethiopia
  • Boset
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'447 m ·Ethiopia
  • Liado Hayk
    Distance: 79 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 878 m ·Ethiopia

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