Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Debre Birhan
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Debre Birhan, Amhara, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.6, 89 km (55 mi) SSE of Debre Birhan, on 2026-10-05.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year12
- Last 5 years263
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Debre Birhan
251 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Debre Birhan in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2025, with 162.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Debre Birhan
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 18 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 14 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 10 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Debre Birhan, answered
Was there an earthquake in Debre Birhan today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Debre Birhan in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Debre Birhan?
Over the last five years there were 263 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Debre Birhan, an average of 53 a year. 12 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 77% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Debre Birhan in five years?
A magnitude 5.9 on Feb 14, 2025, 20:28 UTC, 91 km (57 mi) SSE of Debre Birhan, 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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