A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Ethiopia’s Afar region on Sunday, March 7, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake’s epicenter was located approximately 45 kilometers north of Awash city, a region known for its geological activity. The tremor, which occurred at a relatively shallow depth of 10 kilometers, was strong enough to be felt across several parts of the country, including Addis Ababa.
Series of Seismic Activities in Ethiopia
The earthquake is the latest in a series of tremors that have affected Ethiopia in recent weeks. The last recorded earthquake in the country occurred nearly two weeks ago, on February 23, 2017, when a 5.2-magnitude tremor struck 46 kilometers east of Adigrat city. Similarly, earlier this month, a 6.0-magnitude earthquake was recorded just six kilometers from Metahara city, although it did not cause significant damage due to its deeper epicenter.
Despite being slightly weaker than the Metahara earthquake, Sunday’s tremor was felt more widely, with reports of shaking from multiple areas, including the capital. Geological experts have highlighted that earthquakes measuring between 5.5 and 6.0 on the Richter scale have the potential to damage buildings and infrastructure, depending on their depth and location.
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