Earthquake Djibouti

[Khaem]

Just heard that the government in Djibouti city told people to leave their buildings and homes in case of an earthquake. My ayeeyo & others left their home atm.
Schools and such have been shut down.

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake hits Djibouti

The government announced the closure of schools and vocational training centers after the quake - Anadolu Ajansı

www.aa.com.tr

 

[mohammdov]

It also happened in boorma last week

 

[Kalsoon]

Sounds scary, may Allah safeguard them all.

 

[Hilmaam]

Maybe another tremor

 

[Arkan]

It also happened in boorma last week

It frequently happens in Borama but I don't think it happens at this magnitude.

 

[Arkan]

That's 3 earthquakes in the span of two days

 

[Khaem]

That's 3 earthquakes in the span of two days

Correct me if I'm wrong but has the frequency of these natural events increased over the past year or is it just increased media in the world?

 

[Arkan]

Correct me if I'm wrong but has the frequency of these natural events increased over the past year or is it just increased media in the world?

According to this tracking website, there have been only 9 earthquakes in the past 365 days, with four being magnitude 3+, four magnitude 4+, and one at magnitude 5+.

Having two magnitude 4+ earthquakes in 2 days is scary, with the one from yesterday having a follow up.

Earthquakes in Djibouti This Month: List, Stats, & Map

Look up recent and past earthquakes in or near Djibouti. See how many quakes there were in the past 30 days. Frequently updated list and interactive map, updates, links and background info.

www.volcanodiscovery.com