Earthquakes in Ethiopia — October 2025
10 earthquakes were recorded in Ethiopia during October 2025, an average of 0.3 per day.
10 reached magnitude 4 or above and 2 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Ethiopia was a magnitude 5.6 earthquake near Mek'ele, Ethiopia on 11 October 2025 at 16:18 UTC. A magnitude 5.6 earthquake radiates roughly 3,788 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Ethiopia monthly average of 12 events over the period we cover.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 8 in the magnitude 4 range, 2 in the magnitude 5 range.
Activity peaked on 11 October, when 6 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.6 near Mek'ele, Ethiopia on 11 October at 10 km; M5.3 near Mek'ele, Ethiopia on 11 October at 10 km; M4.9 near Debre Sīna, Ethiopia on 26 October at 10 km.
That is 15% below the 12 events Ethiopia averages per month across the 14 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Ethiopia, October 2025
10 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6 | Mek'ele, Ethiopia | 10.0 | Ethiopia | View details View | |
| 5.3 | Mek'ele, Ethiopia | 10.0 | Ethiopia | View details View | |
| 4.9 | Debre Sīna, Ethiopia | 10.0 | Ethiopia | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Ādīgrat, Ethiopia | 10.0 | Ethiopia | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Ādīgrat, Ethiopia | 10.0 | Ethiopia | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Mek'ele, Ethiopia | 10.0 | Ethiopia | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Mek'ele, Ethiopia | 10.0 | Ethiopia | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Ādīgrat, Ethiopia | 10.0 | Ethiopia | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Mek'ele, Ethiopia | 10.0 | Ethiopia | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Mek'ele, Ethiopia | 10.0 | Ethiopia | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Ethiopia in October 2025?
10 earthquakes were recorded in Ethiopia during October 2025, of which 10 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Ethiopia in October 2025?
A magnitude 5.6 event near Mek'ele, Ethiopia on 11 October 2025.
Other months in Ethiopia
Magnitudes for October 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.