Ethiopia: Earthquake
Situation Report
- Over 80,000 people were affected across Afar and Oromia regions due to earthquakes (60,000 from Afar, 20,000 from Oromia).
- Multi-Sector Initial Rapid Assessment (MIRA) launched on January 8, 2025 to evaluate impact and damage; ongoing scientific assessments to guide early warning.
- Zonal Incident Command Posts (ICPs) established in Awash and Metehara; local authorities, United Nations (UN), and NGO partners actively engaged.
- Women, children, and people with disabilities face heightened risks, particularly in Awash Fentale.