A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck the town of Awash, Ethiopia, on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake occurred at 8:10 p.m. local time at a depth of 10 kilometers. Tremors were felt in the regions of Āfar, Oromiya, and Dire Dawa, with residents in the capital, Addis Ababa, also reporting shaking. As of now, there have been no reports of injuries or damage.
Several videos and photos shared on social media showed Addis Ababa residents rushing outside their homes after feeling the tremors.
Earth quake(vibration) felt around our compound. Residents are out if their house @Jemo 3 condominium pic.twitter.com/eGL59ub4Ez
— ገ/ኢየሱስ Nigatu Wolde ⚖💚💛❤ (@WoldeNigatu1) October 6, 2024
"Am I the only one feeling an #earthquake in Addis Ababa at 20:11 local time today? It is unusually stronger than before. Anyone who has felt it? " one person reported on X.
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Another wrote, "Has anyone felt tiny shaking of apartment buildings in Addis just five minutes ago? We did and it stayed not more than 3-5 seconds and it occurred twice. It is really scary."
Breaking News: A moderate earthquake jolted Addis Ababa today at 8:10 p.m. local time, causing people to fearfully come out of their homes to avoid potential aftershocks. #Ethiopiapic.twitter.com/9RCxmCT73R
— The Horn African Guy (@hornafricanguy) October 6, 2024
A third resident reported, "Is it #earthquake in Addis Ababa? Our apartment is shaking. It is for the second time in a week, though…"
"Addis Ababa has just experienced a seismic activity. Is it the first in decades? Since our cities are not built with earthquakes in mind, we should take precautions. I read from Yacob WM that building above six stories may not endure," commented another user.
Earlier, on September 30, a 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck 18 km from Awash, and on September 27, a 4.6 magnitude quake hit the region. No damage or injuries were reported from either incident.