Country profile
Located on the East African Rift System.
Last 30 days
0
M1.0+ events
Last 24h
0
Seismic risk
Moderate
Major cities
1
Yes — occasionally
Ethiopia has moderate but real earthquake activity. Located on the East African Rift System.
Seismic zones: East African Rift, Afar Triangle. Historical events →
Moderate
seismic risk
No earthquakes M2.5+ recorded in the last 30 days.
FAQ
Ethiopia has moderate but real earthquake activity. Located on the East African Rift System. On QuakeGlobe it is rated moderate seismic risk.
Ethiopia's seismicity is driven by its position along East African Rift, Afar Triangle. Located on the East African Rift System.
Ethiopia is rated moderate seismic risk on QuakeGlobe, reflecting its tectonic setting (East African Rift, Afar Triangle).