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Earthquakes in Ethiopia

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MODERATE RISK

Avg. Earthquakes/Year

54

Tectonic Plates

3

Major Fault Lines

3

Cities at Risk

1

Recent Earthquakes in Ethiopia

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Tectonic Context

Ethiopia is located on the African Plate, Somali Plate, Arabian Plate tectonic plates. Major fault lines and seismic zones include: East African Rift, Main Ethiopian Rift, Afar Triple Junction.

Major Cities at Risk

Fault Lines

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Data: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program