Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 43 km S of Metahāra, Ethiopia
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 43 km S of Metahāra, Ethiopia at Mar 21, 2026, 19:14 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 44 km (27 mi) S of Metahara.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 21, 2026, 19:14 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 8.509, 39.962 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 18 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 14 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 9 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 13 km ENE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 14 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 21 km E of Āwash, Ethiopia | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.0 | 41 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 81 km / 51 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 9 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 11 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 12 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.