(December 20, 2010, Hossana)- A magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit Hossana town in Southwestern Ethiopia on Sunday afternoon, the Addis Ababa University said.
Atalay Ayele, earthquake expert with the Institute of Geophysics, Space Science, and Astronomy of Addis Ababa University, said that the temblor struck at 3:15 pm (1315GMT) local time.
Atalay Ayele, earthquake expert with the Institute of Geophysics, Space Science, and Astronomy of Addis Ababa University, said that the temblor struck at 3:15 pm (1315GMT) local time.
He said the epicenter of the quake was north western direction of the town and felt within the radius of 30 km.
He said the quake has a potential to destroy buildings within the radius.
Atalay said similar earthquake has stricken near Ankober Town on Sept. 19, 2009 that have a magnitude of 5 which was felt here in Addis Ababa. (Xinhua)
Atalay said similar earthquake has stricken near Ankober Town on Sept. 19, 2009 that have a magnitude of 5 which was felt here in Addis Ababa. (Xinhua)
Source: Daily nation
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