Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Metahara
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Metahara, Oromiya, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.6, 14 km (9 mi) NNE of Metahara, on 2026-10-05.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year14
- Last 5 years344
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Metahara
329 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Metahara in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2025, with 208.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Metahara
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 18 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 18 km / 11 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 14 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 14 km / 9 mi | depth 10 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Metahara, answered
Was there an earthquake in Metahara today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Metahara in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Metahara?
Over the last five years there were 344 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Metahara, an average of 69 a year. 14 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 80% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Metahara in five years?
A magnitude 5.9 on Feb 14, 2025, 20:28 UTC, 5 km (3 mi) NNW of Metahara, 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.
04 — Nearby
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