M4.6 earthquake

12 km ENE of Metahāra, Ethiopia

A magnitude 4.6 (light) earthquake struck 12 km ENE of Metahāra, Ethiopia on October 5, 2026 at 7:47 PM UTC, at a depth of 10 km.

Magnitude

4.6 mb

Depth

10 km

When

October 5, 2026 at 7:47 PM UTC

Coordinates

8.961°, 40.009°

Review status

reviewed

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