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M4.8 Earthquake near Arsi, oromiya kǝlǝl Oromia awrwmya (Ethiopia)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 08:09:53 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
9.0 km
Source
ISC

oromiya kǝlǝl Oromia awrwmya · Arsi

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About this earthquake

On January 7, 2026 at 08:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Arsi, oromiya kǝlǝl Oromia awrwmya (Ethiopia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

ID
d92c905c374c4deb609674b74b507f673a865089
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 08:09:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ethiopia
State
oromiya kǝlǝl Oromia awrwmya
City
Arsi
County
Arsi
Source
isc
Coordinates
7.91000, 40.06000
Temperature
20.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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

  • Boset
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'447 m ·Ethiopia
  • Melkassa
    Distance: 97 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'765 m ·Ethiopia
  • Kone
    Distance: 108 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 1'380 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Ethiopia
  • Gedemsa
    Distance: 110 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'909 m ·Ethiopia
  • Bora-Bericha-Tullu Moye
    Distance: 113 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 2'345 m ·Last eruption: 1900 ·Ethiopia
  • Beru
    Distance: 121 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·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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