M4.4 earthquake near Āwash, Āfar

What happened

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 36 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia on 20 Jan 2025, 13:44 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

The nearest town in our records is Āwash, about 35 km away in Āfar, Ethiopia.