M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 30 km SSE of Debre Sīna, Ethiopia (Ethiopia)

UTC time: 2025-10-26 05:24:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 26, 2025 at 05:24 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 30 km SSE of Debre Sīna, Ethiopia (Ethiopia). 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 are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-26 05:24:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ethiopia

City

ʿemara kiልል Amhara amhrt

Source

usgs

Coordinates

9.59800, 39.87620

Temperature

25.5°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

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