Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 76 km N of Goba, Ethiopia
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 76 km N of Goba, Ethiopia at Jan 7, 2026, 08:09 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 45 km (28 mi) ENE of Gobesa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 7, 2026, 08:09 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 7.706, 39.901 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 43 km S of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 10 km |
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