Note: The card shows the area with a Shake intensity of 4 or more, which the USGS defines as “light”, although the earthquake can be felt outside the areas shown. The New York Times
Friday, a very coarse earthquake struck in Ethiopia, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The Temblor occurred at 11:28 p.m. East Africa time, around 4 miles northeast of Metahāra, in Ethiopia, according to the agency data.
While seismologists examine the available data, they can revise the indicated scale of the earthquake. Additional information collected on the earthquake can also encourage scientists to the USGS to update the Shake-Severity card.
Replicas in the region
A replica is generally a smaller earthquake that follows a larger one in the same general area. Replicas are generally minor adjustments along the part of a flaw that slipped at the time of the initial earthquake.
Quakes and replicas within 100 miles
Source: United States Geological Survey | Notes: the categories of tremors are based on the Modified mercalli intensity ladder. When repair data is available, the corresponding cards and graphics include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days depending on the initial earthquake. All times above are Eastern Africa time. Shake’s data is from Friday February 14 at 3:49 p.m. Eastern. Replica data is from Saturday February 15 at 3:44 p.m. Eastern.
