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

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

ID
bc3f20feb823c2b7d8f2dfb6e8c7772d9d0979dc
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-16 18:53:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ethiopia
State
Afar Region
City
Zone 3
County
Zone 3
Source
usp
Coordinates
9.37510, 40.24676

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 (13.8 km)
Regional average: 13.8 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

  • Dofen
    Distance: 13 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'151 m ·Ethiopia
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    Distance: 22 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 878 m ·Ethiopia
  • Hertali
    Distance: 46 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 900 m ·Ethiopia
  • Fentale
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'007 m ·Last eruption: 1789 ·Ethiopia
  • Beru
    Distance: 72 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Ethiopia
  • Kone
    Distance: 87 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 1'380 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Ethiopia

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 43 Catalogue entries

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