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Shaking from these earthquakes was felt across much of the Oromia Region, causing widespread concern. [3] The epicenter of the strongest earthquake, which measured M w 5.2, was about 28 km (17 mi) northeast of Awash, and the depth of the event was approximately 10 km (6 miles). [4] Shaking was felt across central Ethiopia. [5]
Date Region Mag. MMI Deaths Injuries Total damage / notes Source 2025-02-14: Awash: 6.0 M s: VIII 2 Several Moderate 2010-12-16 Jimma, Hosaena, Shenk'ola, Wenjela : 5.1 M b: Many Many houses damaged
Dabbahu Volcano (also Boina, Boyna or Moina) is an active volcano located in the remote Afar Region of Ethiopia.This stratovolcano [2] is part of the Afar Triangle (Afar Depression), a highly active volcanic region which includes Erta Ale. [1]
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An earthquake is caused by a sudden slip on a fault. Tectonic plates are always slowly moving, but they can get stuck at their edges due to friction.When the stress on the edge of a tectonic plate overcomes the friction, there is an earthquake that releases energy in waves that travel through the Earth's crust and cause the shaking that is felt.
Detailed satellite images give a bird’s-eye view Turkish towns before and after the earthquakes hit, and of relief efforts. Satellite images show shocking destruction caused by Turkey ...
List of earthquakes in Ethiopia; Erta Ale Range; Ethiopiaid; F. 1983–1985 famine in Ethiopia; G. ... This page was last edited on 20 October 2019, at 18:59 (UTC).