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Ethiopia - Afar and Oromia Regions - Observed Seismic and Volcanic Activity - Sept 2024 - Jan 2025

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The Fentale Volcanic Complex, located in the Ethiopian Rift Valley, has experienced increased seismic activity since Oct 2024. In late Dec 2024 and early Jan 2025, several earthquakes exceeding M5 hit the area, including a M5.7 to the north of Dofan volcano on Jan 4th. The increased seismic activity appears to be associated with movement of magma along dikes several km beneath the surface. So far, a hydrothermal explosion has been observed to the southwest of Dofan volcano in Seganto Kebele, along with mud volcanism along fissures to the south of this vent. Several settlements are located in this area (inset A). There is a possibility of further activity occurring with limited warning.