Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
dabub itǝyopǝya kǝlǝlawi manǝgǝsǝt South Ethiopia Regional State wlayt jnwb athywbya alaqlymyt · South Omo
Country overviewEthiopia · dabub itǝyopǝya kǝlǝlawi manǝgǝsǝt South Ethiopia Regional State wlayt jnwb athywbya alaqlymyt
M4.7 Earthquake near South Omo, dabub itǝyopǝya kǝlǝlawi manǝgǝsǝt South Ethiopia Regional State wlayt jnwb athywbya alaqlymyt (Ethiopia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near South Omo, dabub itǝyopǝya kǝlǝlawi manǝgǝsǝt South Ethiopia Regional State wlayt jnwb athywbya alaqlymyt (Ethiopia) on May 14, 2026 at 00:14 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 EMSC.
Details
ID
f3f548855b738862a56e4d94638f39d4b806b33e
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 00:14:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.05780,
36.84200
Temperature
23.0°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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