Ethiopia experienced an earthquake of magnitude 5.5 on the Richter scale on Friday. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.

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Recently, Ethiopia has witnessed an increase in seismic activity. On December 30, 2024, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred 500 to 600 kilometers from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and 100 to 150 kilometers from the capital, Addis Ababa.

On December 31, 2024, another earthquake of magnitude 4.7 was recorded 76 kilometers east of Nazret (Adama) city in the Oromia region.

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This seismic activity has raised concerns about its potential impact on the Renaissance Dam, especially due to the recurrence of tremors in nearby areas. However, Ethiopian authorities have confirmed that the dam is designed to withstand such earthquakes.

It is worth noting that Ethiopia is located in a geologically active region, making it prone to frequent earthquakes and tremors.

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