Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 14 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 14 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia at Oct 5, 2026, 19:47 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 14 km (9 mi) NNE of Metahara.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 5, 2026, 19:47 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 9.012, 39.977 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 18 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 5 km / 3 mi | depth 10 km |
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