M4.50 Earthquake – 6 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia

16 September 2026, 12:33 UTC · 2 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 4.50 earthquake struck 6 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia on 16 September 2026, 12:33 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.

Magnitude
4.50 (mb)
Location
6 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia
Date & time
16 September 2026, 12:33 UTC
Coordinates
9.0247, 40.1300
Depth
10.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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