Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Awash
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Awash, Āfar, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.6, 21 km (13 mi) W of Awash, on 2026-10-05.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year14
- Last 5 years342
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Awash
327 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Awash in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2025, with 207.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Awash
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 18 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 14 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 10 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Awash, answered
Was there an earthquake in Awash today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Awash in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Awash?
Over the last five years there were 342 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Awash, an average of 68 a year. 14 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 80% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Awash in five years?
A magnitude 5.9 on Feb 14, 2025, 20:28 UTC, 29 km (18 mi) W of Awash, at a depth of 25 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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