M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Ethiopia (Ethiopia)

UTC time: 2025-11-17 21:59:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Ethiopia (Ethiopia) on November 17, 2025 at 21:59 UTC. 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

M4.7

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-17 21:59:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ethiopia

City

ʿoromiya kiልል Oromia awrwmya

Source

gfz

Coordinates

9.01000, 39.91000

Temperature

21.0°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

Volcanoes nearby

Fentale

Distance: 3 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'007 m ·Last eruption: 1789 ·Ethiopia
Beru

Distance: 19 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Ethiopia
Kone

Distance: 32 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 1'380 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Ethiopia
Dofen

Distance: 45 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'151 m ·Ethiopia
Boset

Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'447 m ·Ethiopia
Liado Hayk

Distance: 74 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 878 m ·Ethiopia

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