Strong earthquake
M6.3 Earthquake — 28 km SSE of Jinka, Ethiopia
1987-10-25 16:46 UTC · 5.41°, 36.75°
A magnitude 6.3 (strong) earthquake struck 28 km SSE of Jinka, Ethiopia on 1987-10-25 16:46 UTC, at a depth of 12 km. See it live on Earth Live's real-time 3D globe.
M6.3
Magnitude
12 km
Depth
42.5K t
TNT equivalent
VIII
Max intensity (MMI)
Source: USGS event page. The TNT equivalent is computed from the magnitude with the standard Gutenberg–Richter energy relation; all other figures are USGS's own.
This area's earthquake history
In the year before this quake, USGS recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more within 300 km.
Strongest recorded within 300 km since 1900:
- M6.4 — 10 km SE of Jinka, Ethiopia · 1919-06-30
- M6.4 — 31 km E of Turmi, Ethiopia · 1937-11-30
- M6.2 — 44 km N of Arba Minch, Ethiopia · 1928-10-04
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