M4.6 earthquake

19 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia

A magnitude 4.6 (light) earthquake struck 19 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia on August 9, 2026 at 5:11 PM UTC, at a depth of 10 km.

Magnitude

4.6 mb

Depth

10 km

When

August 9, 2026 at 5:11 PM UTC

Coordinates

8.810°, 40.071°

Review status

reviewed

Source: U.S. Geological Survey. Details may be revised as the event is reviewed.