6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Ethiopia Near Metahāra

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Ethiopia near Metahāra on Friday. It occurred at 20:28:23 GMT, with an epicenter at latitude 8.96° N and longitude 39.93° E, at a depth of 10 km. The incident was reported by the USGS.

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Ethiopia on Friday, affecting an area approximately 6 kilometers north-northeast of Metahāra. The tremor occurred at 20:28:23 GMT, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake’s epicenter was located at 8.96 degrees north latitude and 39.93 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 10.0 kilometers, indicating a moderate seismic event in the region.

The recent 6.0-magnitude earthquake in Ethiopia was a significant geological event, highlighting the seismic activity in the region. The USGS has provided essential data concerning its epicenter and depth, which is crucial for further analysis and understanding of the potential impacts and risks associated with such earthquakes.

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