ALBAWABA - The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said that a 5.7-magnitude earthquake hit Ethiopia on Saturday. The quake happened 10 kilometers below the surface.
The quake is the most recent in a string of earthquakes that have hit the country this year, raising fears that volcanoes could erupt in the areas that were affected.
Geological records show that Ethiopia has had 29 earthquakes since the beginning of 2025, some of which were stronger than 5.0 on the Richter scale.
On January 3 of this year, there were 11 earthquakes in one day. This happened at the same time as a volcanic eruption at Mount Dofen, where steam, gas, and rock fragments shot out of the volcano. The event set off widespread concern among residents and experts about the possibility of geological instability getting worse.
Experts say there could be an eruption.
The Fentale area, which is one of Ethiopia's most active volcanic hotspots, has gotten a lot of attention. It last erupted in 1820, after a series of earthquakes. Scientists are worried that this pattern may be happening again.
Geologists have warned people to be careful because recent earthquakes could mean that volcanoes are becoming active again.
Monitoring and Getting Ready
Ethiopian officials have stepped up their monitoring of geology and the environment. Teams are now tracking tremors and checking the risk of volcanic activity in areas that are on high alert.
Officials have also asked for campaigns to raise public awareness and better safety measures in communities that are at risk.
Experts are still trying to figure out if the recent earthquakes are signs of a new wave of volcanic eruptions in the area. They will continue to do more research and long-term monitoring programs.
