NYN | News
Earthquakes continue to strike various Yemeni governorates, raising concerns among residents.
Seismic stations at the Earthquake and Volcano Monitoring Center in Dhamar recorded a tremor with a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter scale, northwest of the Al-Houra area in Shabwa Governorate.
Data indicated that the tremor occurred at 11:54 PM, 28 kilometers from Al-Houra, and was felt by residents, though it caused no material or human damage, as confirmed by Engineer Mohammad Hussein Mutahar, the center’s director.
Mutahar explained that the tremor that hit Shabwa occurred at a shallow depth, which explains why it was clearly felt by the population. However, he added that no catastrophic aftermath was observed. The stations are analyzing the data to determine the causes of the ground movements, especially with the recorded simultaneous seismic activity in Ethiopia.
In a related context, Yemeni stations recorded a series of moderate to strong earthquakes along the Ethiopian border from Sunday night until the early hours of Monday, February 24, 2025, with magnitudes ranging from 4.5 to 5.3 on the Richter scale.
The official seismic bulletin stated that these events occurred at varying depths, indicating unusual tectonic activity in the region.
Geological experts have warned that the tectonic balance in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea could face greater disturbances, especially with earthquakes exceeding a magnitude of 5 in Ethiopia, necessitating enhanced early warning systems.
They also emphasized that large dams, such as the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), could impact regional hydrological balance or place stress on tectonic plates, particularly in the Red Sea Basin, which is known for its seismic activity.
