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M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near Zone 3, Afar Region

UTC time: 2025-01-02 07:41:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near Zone 3, Afar Region on January 2, 2025 at 07:41 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 can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-02 07:41:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
State
Afar Region
City
Zone 3
County
Zone 3
Source
usgs
Coordinates
9.28240, 40.13830

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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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Āwash32.3 kmS36'500
Debre Berhan79.8 kmNW146'900
Addis Ababa155.4 kmW3'860'000

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Dofen
    Distance: 8 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'151 m ·Ethiopia
  • Liado Hayk
    Distance: 36 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 878 m ·Ethiopia
  • Fentale
    Distance: 42 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'007 m ·Last eruption: 1789 ·Ethiopia
  • Beru
    Distance: 56 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Ethiopia
  • Hertali
    Distance: 59 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 900 m ·Ethiopia
  • Kone
    Distance: 72 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 1'380 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Ethiopia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours3
First 24 hours17
First 72 hours51
Strongest subsequent eventM5.7
M4.42025-01-02 09:56:34 UTC43.3 kmMetahara M4.52025-01-02 10:02:54 UTC37.1 kmZone 3 M4.52025-01-02 10:17:39 UTC51.2 kmEast Shewa M4.52025-01-02 15:30:59 UTC20.4 kmZone 3 M4.62025-01-02 16:26:07 UTC17.8 kmZone 3 M4.92025-01-02 17:28:58 UTC27.2 kmAwash M4.02025-01-02 19:07:14 UTC25.0 kmZone 3 M5.42025-01-02 21:18:26 UTC23.4 kmZone 3 M4.12025-01-02 21:56:29 UTC61.5 kmWest Harerghe M4.22025-01-02 22:13:53 UTC32.2 kmAwash M4.72025-01-02 22:22:48 UTC16.6 kmZone 3 M4.32025-01-03 00:02:20 UTC56.0 kmWest Harerghe

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥418
Earlier events M≥51
Compared since2025-01-01

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.02025-01-01 08:09:47 UTC22.3 kmZone 3 M4.82025-01-01 15:26:08 UTC25.9 kmZone 3 M4.62025-01-01 15:08:16 UTC102.7 kmAbba Jimma M4.62025-01-01 15:08:00 UTC54.0 kmHaro Adi M4.62025-01-01 14:38:36 UTC64.6 kmWest Harerghe

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
660
Country (24h)
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