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M4.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near 39 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia

UTC time: 2025-03-02 20:38:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 2, 2025 at 20:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near 39 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M4.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-02 20:38:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
14.14690, 39.80740

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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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Dallol
    Distance: 54 km ·Explosion crater(s) ·Elevation: -48 m ·Last eruption: 2011 ·Ethiopia
  • Gada Ale
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 287 m ·Ethiopia
  • Alid
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 904 m ·Eritrea
  • Alu-Dalafilla
    Distance: 90 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 578 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Ethiopia
  • Bora Ale
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 668 m ·Ethiopia
  • Erta Ale
    Distance: 111 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 585 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Ethiopia

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