Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 13 km ENE of Metahāra, Ethiopia
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 13 km ENE of Metahāra, Ethiopia at Aug 9, 2026, 17:11 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 14 km (8 mi) ENE of Metahara.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 9, 2026, 17:11 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 8.951, 40.030 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 18 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 14 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 9 km / 6 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 9 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | 10 km / 6 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.