4.9 magnitude earthquake hits Ethiopia's Oromia Region on Oct 6, 2024, near Addis Ababa; no casualties reported.

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Fentale district in Ethiopia's Oromia Region on October 6, 2024, about 150 kilometers from Addis Ababa. The quake caused structural damage and was felt in the capital, prompting evacuations, though no casualties were reported. Experts warn of increased seismic activity in the region, particularly near the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, amid rising tensions over Nile water rights between Ethiopia and Egypt.

October 07, 2024
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