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M 4.5 earthquake - 6 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia
USGS reports a magnitude 4.5 earthquake at coordinates 9.0247, 40.13 (6 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia) with a depth of 10 km. Published 2026-09-16T12:33:23.712Z.
Categories: earthquake, natural disaster, seismology
AI-generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- AI confidence
- 9/10
- Geographic reach
- 2/10
- Global importance
- 3/10
- Impact magnitude
- 4/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 3/10
Why it matters
A shallow M4.5 quake near a populated area can produce felt shaking and localized impacts (e.g., minor structural damage, landslides). Local authorities and residents near Āwash should be aware and monitor for aftershocks or reports of damage.