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Map showing the epicenter of the earthquake
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| Date | 15:37:05, 12 June, 2011 (Initial earthquake) |
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| Magnitude | 5.7 Mw[1] |
| Depth | 0 to 20 km (0 to 12 mi) |
| Countries or regions | Eritrea Ethiopia Yemen |
| Total damage | Unknown |
| Max. intensity | MM VII[1] |
| Casualties | None reported |
The 2011 Eritrea–Ethiopia region earthquakes are an ongoing series of moderate earthquakes near a sparsely populated part of the Eritrea–Ethiopia border, starting at 15:37 UTC on Sunday, 12 June 2011. As of 21:37 UTC, at least 19 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater have occurred in the region.[2] The initial quake registered a magnitude of 5.1 Mw with a focal depth of 10 km (6.2 mi), and was succeeded by multiple lighter tremors. Hours later, two consecutive magnitude 5.7 Mw earthquakes struck the region at 20:32 and 21:03 UTC, occurring at very similar depths.[3]The latter tremors resulted in localized strong shaking, registering at VII (very strong) on the Mercalli scale near the epicenters.[1] Though no damage has been reported, there is concern over the cause of these earthquakes.
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