Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC_ARAB
afar kǝlǝl Afar ʿfr · Zone 2
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M4.2 Earthquake near Zone 2, afar kǝlǝl Afar ʿfr (Ethiopia)
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About this earthquake
On June 11, 2026 at 07:23 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Zone 2, afar kǝlǝl Afar ʿfr (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.
Details
ID
ea98f44c2d44a74f46bbfb1ea1231561c60ac949
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-11 07:23:34 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc_arab
Coordinates
14.14880,
40.02490
Temperature
29.6°C
Depth profile
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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 43 Catalogue entries
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