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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia

UTC time: 2025-01-12 19:49:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2025 at 19:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 4 km SSW of Metahāra, 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-12 19:49:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
8.85700, 39.90300

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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: 14 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'007 m ·Last eruption: 1789 ·Ethiopia
  • Beru
    Distance: 20 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Ethiopia
  • Kone
    Distance: 23 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 1'380 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Ethiopia
  • Boset
    Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'447 m ·Ethiopia
  • Dofen
    Distance: 60 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'151 m ·Ethiopia
  • Melkassa
    Distance: 77 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'765 m ·Ethiopia

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Country (24h)
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