Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Welench'iti
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Welench'iti, Oromiya, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.6, 71 km (44 mi) ENE of Welench'iti, on 2026-10-05.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year13
- Last 5 years306
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Welench'iti
292 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Welench'iti in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2025, with 190.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Welench'iti
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 18 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 14 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 10 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Welench'iti, answered
Was there an earthquake in Welench'iti today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Welench'iti in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Welench'iti?
Over the last five years there were 306 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Welench'iti, an average of 61 a year. 13 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 79% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Welench'iti in five years?
A magnitude 5.9 on Feb 14, 2025, 20:28 UTC, 60 km (38 mi) ENE of Welench'iti, 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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