Two Earthquakes Strike Ethiopia within 10 Minutes
Two earthquakes hit areas in Ethiopia late Wednesday night, less than ten minutes apart, according to the Geological Survey Authority.
The first earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.9 on the Richter scale, occurred 23 kilometers north of Awash at a depth of 10 kilometers beneath the surface.
Approximately ten minutes later, a second earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.6, was recorded near the city of Metahara, at a similar depth of 10 kilometers. No immediate reports of casualties or material damages were received following the tremors.
These earthquakes follow a series of repeated seismic events in Ethiopia over the past two weeks, with more than 120 tremors recorded. The year 2024 has set a record for the number of earthquakes compared to previous years.
According to experts, these seismic activities raise questions about the nature of this phenomenon in a region known as one of the most seismically active areas in the world. They emphasize the need for in-depth studies by specialists to determine the potential causes behind the recent increase in seismic activity.
