Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 9 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 9 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia at May 22, 2026, 01:46 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 10 km (6 mi) NE of Metahara.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 22, 2026, 01:46 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 8.959, 39.982 |
| 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 | 11 km / 7 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 14 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 6 km / 4 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 9 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | 14 km / 8 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 13 km ENE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 5 km / 3 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 14 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | 18 km / 11 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 21 km E of Āwash, Ethiopia | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.0 | 41 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.