ZONE 2 (KILBET RASU), Afar — Sunday afternoon, a 5.5 magnitude quake was registered near Edd, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor shook the area at 12:21 UTC (15:21 local time). It occurred at a depth of just 3 km with the epicenter located about 116 km west-southwest of Edd.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are extremely vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though some resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building type is low-rise nonductile concrete frame with infill construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey