Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 34 km SE of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 34 km SE of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia at Apr 21, 2026, 07:27 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 35 km (22 mi) SE of Debre Birhan.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Apr 21, 2026, 07:27 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 9.435, 39.733 |
| 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 | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 14 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 9 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 13 km ENE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 14 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 21 km E of Āwash, Ethiopia | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.0 | 41 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 30 km / 19 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 9 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 11 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.