Earthquakes in Ethiopia
560 earthquakes (M4+) recorded in Ethiopia between 2005-2025. Data from USGS.
Total Earthquakes
560
Significant (M6+)
0
Maximum Magnitude
5.9
Avg Magnitude
4.5
Significant Events by Year
1987
2
1969
2
1961
2
1954
1
1944
1
1942
1
1938
3
1937
1
1929
1
1928
1
1919
1
1915
1
1913
1
1906
1
Significant Earthquakes (19)
| Mag | Location | Depth | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 13 km NE of Jinka, Ethiopia | 10.0 km | Oct 28, 1987 |
| 6.3 | 28 km SSE of Jinka, Ethiopia | 12.0 km | Oct 25, 1987 |
| 6.1 | 36 km ENE of Dubti, Ethiopia | 10.0 km | Apr 5, 1969 |
| 6.2 | 17 km NE of Dubti, Ethiopia | 12.7 km | Mar 29, 1969 |
| 6.0 | 31 km NW of Abomsa, Ethiopia | 20.0 km | Jun 2, 1961 |
| 6.2 | 32 km SSW of Kemis?, Ethiopia | 25.0 km | Jun 1, 1961 |
| 6.0 | 24 km W of G?dol?, Ethiopia | 15.0 km | Jun 30, 1954 |
| 6.0 | 38 km NW of Hagere Maryam, Ethiopia | 10.0 km | Sep 6, 1944 |
| 6.1 | 82 km ENE of Debre Werk’, Ethiopia | 15.0 km | Nov 18, 1942 |
| 6.0 | 35 km SW of Gewan?, Ethiopia | 15.0 km | Oct 23, 1938 |
| 6.0 | 28 km ESE of Debre S?na, Ethiopia | 15.0 km | Oct 20, 1938 |
| 6.3 | 47 km ESE of Kemis?, Ethiopia | 15.0 km | Sep 27, 1938 |
| 6.4 | 31 km E of Turmi, Ethiopia | 10.0 km | Nov 30, 1937 |
| 6.0 | 34 km SSE of Asaita, Ethiopia | 15.0 km | May 18, 1929 |
| 6.2 | 44 km N of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | 15.0 km | Oct 4, 1928 |
| 6.4 | 10 km SE of Jinka, Ethiopia | 15.0 km | Jun 30, 1919 |
| 6.2 | 42 km NNW of Axum, Ethiopia | 10.0 km | Sep 23, 1915 |
| 6.1 | 47 km SSW of Lobuni, Ethiopia | 10.0 km | Sep 16, 1913 |
| 6.5 | 8 km E of Goba, Ethiopia | 15.0 km | Aug 25, 1906 |