Latest Earthquakes Near Jimma Zone, Oromia Region in ๐ช๐น Ethiopia
Latest Earthquakes Near Jimma Zone, Oromia Region in Ethiopia
An overview of the latest earthquakes near Jimma Zone, Oromia Region in Ethiopia. Each earthquake event is recorded as they happend updated every minute, the first event ever recorded was in 1950.
| Time | Epicenter | Magnitude | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
7 years ago
On 2017-01-27 16:29:22 |
7.671, 38.6682
183 km (114 mi) โ NE of Jimma Zone |
M 5.3
|
10 km |
|
8 years ago
On 2016-01-24 18:34:32 |
7.0885, 38.4794
175 km (108 mi) โ E of Jimma Zone |
M 4.4
|
10 km |
|
9 years ago
On 2015-03-31 12:29:53 |
7.8935, 38.1148
125 km (77 mi) โ NE of Jimma Zone |
M 4.2
|
10 km |
|
12 years ago
On 2011-10-17 01:03:25 |
7.643, 37.868
95 km (59 mi) โ E of Jimma Zone |
M 4.4
|
10 km |
|
13 years ago
On 2010-12-19 12:14:24 |
7.521, 37.839
93 km (58 mi) โ E of Jimma Zone |
M 5.1
|
10 km |
|
15 years ago
On 2008-10-15 16:19:02 |
7.532, 37.96
106 km (66 mi) โ E of Jimma Zone |
M 0
|
10 km |
|
15 years ago
On 2008-10-12 10:48:16 |
7.623, 38.052
116 km (72 mi) โ E of Jimma Zone |
M 0
|
10 km |
|
29 years ago
On 1995-01-20 07:14:27 |
7.16, 38.441
168 km (104 mi) โ E of Jimma Zone |
M 5
|
13.8 km |
|
33 years ago
On 1991-07-26 15:33:38 |
7.57, 37.665
74 km (46 mi) โ E of Jimma Zone |
M 4.4
|
10 km |
|
35 years ago
On 1989-06-08 06:24:09 |
6.837, 37.878
133 km (83 mi) โ E of Jimma Zone |
M 4.9
|
18.6 km |
|
36 years ago
On 1987-10-07 22:29:29 |
6.35, 35.88
191 km (119 mi) โ S of Jimma Zone |
M 5.3
|
10 km |
|
56 years ago
On 1968-01-23 19:18:13 |
8.603, 37.619
124 km (77 mi) โ N of Jimma Zone |
M 5.19
|
15 km |
Jimma Zone Earthquake Statistics
Since the 1950's Jimma Zone has experiences a total of 12 earthquakes, within a 150 km radius of the center of the city.
Earthquakes per Year in Jimma Zone 1950-2024
Annual earthquakes counts for Jimma Zone was last updated at 2024-02-09 23:05:22.
Earthquake Magnitude Distribution
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| M 0 | 2 | 16.67% |
| M 4 | 5 | 41.67% |
| M 5 | 5 | 41.67% |
Magnitude distribution for Jimma Zone was last updated at 2024-06-07 20:06:42.
To conserve energy and maximize resource utilization, we calculate historical earthquake statistics in batches. This is done sporadically when sufficient resources are available to the system. Thus, annual earthquakes count and magnitude distribution for various locations on earth, may lag behind in certain instances. Most commonly it's a matter of hours, sometimes days, or even up to a few weeks.
Common Questions
When was the last earthquake in Jimma Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia?
The last earthquake in Jimma Zone was 7 years ago and struck 183 km (114 mi) โ NE of the city. The earthquake had a magnitude 5.30 on the richter scale and a depth of 10.0 km.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jimma Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia?
The strongest earthquake recorded near Jimma Zone was a 5.30 magnitude earthquake with a depth of 10.0 kilometers. It struck 183 km (114 mi) โ NE of the city, 7 years ago.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jimma Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia?
In 2024, Jimma Zone has experienced 0 earthquakes with a magnitude of 0.1 or higher on the Richter scale. That's lower than the annual average of 0.16 earthquakes in the region. Based on historic earthquake data, which dates back to 1950, we can asume that Jimma Zone is struck by an earthquake every 0.01 months.
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Data Information
Information found on this page is a derivative set, based on sources mentioned below.
Data Sources
We aggregate and combine data from USGS (United States Geographical Survey) and the EMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre). This allow us to get near real-time and historical earthquake data dating back to the year 1950.
Disclaimer
Information or data found on this page should not be used for, or as an early warning system. It is intended as an historical reference or near real-time complementary information to offical and governmental sources. In an event of an emergency it is important closely monitor and follow advice from national, state and local authorities.