Magnitude 5.66 Earthquake Struck 33 km SE of Were ?lu, Ethiopia on June 14, 1961 20:32:22
Last Updated: 2022-04-26 16:21:06On June 14, 1961 20:32:22 an earthquake with magnitude of 5.66 on the richter scale hit 33 km SE of Were ?lu, Ethiopia. The earthquake originated at a depth of approximately 20.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface on longitude 39.638° and latitude 10.364°. According to documented reports people felt the earth quake, No tsunami was triggered due to the earthquake.
Magnitude & Depth
The earthquake that appeared on June 14, 1961 20:32:22 had a magnitude of 5.66 on the richter scale. Which is considered to be a medium earthquake that often causes slight damage to buildings and other structures.
Shallow earthquakes are considered between 0 and 70 km deep, while intermediate earthquakes range from 70 - 300 km deep and deep earthquakes are between 300 - 700 km deep.
Are shallow earthquakes more destructive?
Shallow quakes generally tend to be more damaging than deeper quakes. Seismic waves from deep quakes have to travel farther to the surface, losing energy along the way.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The nearest significant population center is Were Īlu in Amhara Region, Ethiopia, located 33 kilometers or 20 miles ↖ NW of the earthquake's epicenter. Other cities in close proximity include Kemisē (Amhara Region, Ethiopia) located 46 km (29 mi) ↑ N and Abomsa (Amhara Region, Ethiopia) located 56 km (35 mi) ↘ SE of the epicenter.
In total, we found 9 cities in our database that might have been impacted by the earthquake.
| Distance | Direction | City | State | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 km (20 mi) | ↖ NW | Were Īlu | Amhara Region | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| 46 km (29 mi) | ↑ N | Kemisē | Amhara Region | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| 56 km (35 mi) | ↘ SE | Abomsa | Amhara Region | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| 58 km (36 mi) | ↘ SE | Debre Sīna | Amhara Region | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| 80 km (50 mi) | ↑ N | Kombolcha | Amhara Region | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| 85 km (53 mi) | ↖ NW | Desē | Amhara Region | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| 99 km (61 mi) | → E | Administrative Zone 3 | Afar Region | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| 100 km (62 mi) | ↑ N | Batī | Amhara Region | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| 112 km (69 mi) | → E | Gewanē | Afar Region | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
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.