Latest Earthquakes Near Hawassa, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region in ๐ช๐น Ethiopia
Latest Earthquakes Near Hawassa, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region in Ethiopia
An overview of the latest earthquakes near Hawassa, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' 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
70 km (44 mi) โ N of Hawassa |
M 5.3
|
10 km |
|
8 years ago
On 2016-01-24 18:34:32 |
7.0885, 38.4794
2 km (1 mi) โ N of Hawassa |
M 4.4
|
10 km |
|
9 years ago
On 2015-03-31 12:29:53 |
7.8935, 38.1148
100 km (62 mi) โ NW of Hawassa |
M 4.2
|
10 km |
|
9 years ago
On 2014-12-29 16:09:52 |
7.411, 38.8101
53 km (33 mi) โ N of Hawassa |
M 4.4
|
10.68 km |
|
12 years ago
On 2011-10-17 01:03:25 |
7.643, 37.868
93 km (57 mi) โ W of Hawassa |
M 4.4
|
10 km |
|
13 years ago
On 2011-03-19 20:08:10 |
6.659, 38.521
45 km (28 mi) โ SE of Hawassa |
M 5
|
10 km |
|
13 years ago
On 2010-12-19 12:14:24 |
7.521, 37.839
86 km (53 mi) โ W of Hawassa |
M 5.1
|
10 km |
|
15 years ago
On 2008-10-15 16:19:02 |
7.532, 37.96
77 km (48 mi) โ W of Hawassa |
M 0
|
10 km |
|
15 years ago
On 2008-10-12 10:48:16 |
7.623, 38.052
77 km (48 mi) โ NW of Hawassa |
M 0
|
10 km |
|
18 years ago
On 2006-07-04 05:51:58 |
7.917, 39.009
111 km (69 mi) โ N of Hawassa |
M 4.5
|
10 km |
|
19 years ago
On 2005-07-07 16:57:57 |
6.289, 37.697
121 km (75 mi) โ SW of Hawassa |
M 4.7
|
10 km |
|
25 years ago
On 1999-01-05 18:27:40 |
6.018, 37.513
157 km (97 mi) โ S of Hawassa |
M 4.7
|
10 km |
|
29 years ago
On 1995-01-20 07:14:27 |
7.16, 38.441
11 km (7 mi) โ NW of Hawassa |
M 5
|
13.8 km |
|
31 years ago
On 1993-02-13 02:25:49 |
8.331, 39.308
168 km (104 mi) โ N of Hawassa |
M 5.3
|
12.4 km |
|
33 years ago
On 1991-07-26 15:33:38 |
7.57, 37.665
105 km (65 mi) โ W of Hawassa |
M 4.4
|
10 km |
|
35 years ago
On 1989-06-08 06:24:09 |
6.837, 37.878
70 km (43 mi) โ SW of Hawassa |
M 4.9
|
18.6 km |
|
36 years ago
On 1987-10-07 22:29:24 |
6.223, 37.814
118 km (73 mi) โ S of Hawassa |
M 5.3
|
10 km |
|
39 years ago
On 1985-08-14 20:37:44 |
8.301, 38.524
137 km (85 mi) โ N of Hawassa |
M 4.9
|
33 km |
|
40 years ago
On 1983-12-02 23:08:39 |
7.03, 38.599
13 km (8 mi) โ E of Hawassa |
M 5.1
|
10 km |
Hawassa Earthquake Statistics
Since the 1950's Hawassa has experiences a total of 19 earthquakes, within a 150 km radius of the center of the city.
Earthquakes per Year in Hawassa 1950-2024
Annual earthquakes counts for Hawassa was last updated at 2024-02-09 23:05:23.
Earthquake Magnitude Distribution
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| M 0 | 2 | 10.53% |
| M 4 | 10 | 52.63% |
| M 5 | 7 | 36.84% |
Magnitude distribution for Hawassa 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 Hawassa, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region, Ethiopia?
The last earthquake in Hawassa was 7 years ago and struck 70 km (44 mi) โ N 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 Hawassa, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region, Ethiopia?
The strongest earthquake recorded near Hawassa was a 5.30 magnitude earthquake with a depth of 10.0 kilometers. It struck 118 km (73 mi) โ S of the city, 36 years ago.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hawassa, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region, Ethiopia?
In 2024, Hawassa has experienced 0 earthquakes with a magnitude of 0.1 or higher on the Richter scale. That's lower than the annual average of 0.25 earthquakes in the region. Based on historic earthquake data, which dates back to 1950, we can asume that Hawassa is struck by an earthquake every 0.02 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.