M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Zone 3, Afar Region (Ethiopia)

UTC time: 2025-03-16 18:53:10 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Zone 3, Afar Region (Ethiopia) on March 16, 2025 at 18:53 UTC. 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 USP.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-16 18:53:10 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
County
Source
usp
Coordinates
9.37510, 40.24676

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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
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.1 km)
Regional average: 15.1 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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