The German Geological Survey said the earthquake occurred at 1:01 p.m. local time on October 11, 2025.

The US Geological Survey, for its part, announced that two earthquakes measuring 5.2 and 5.6 were recorded in succession 56 kilometers northeast of Mekelle.

It added that this earthquake was felt in various areas in Tigray and Afar regions

The German Geological Survey also recorded that the earthquake that struck Tigray twice, 17 minutes apart, measured 5.6 on the Richter scale.

The tremors were also felt in Mekele and other parts of Tigray.

There are no reports of any damage from the earthquake in Tigray cities.

The German Geological Survey, which said the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, explained that such earthquakes can be heard well because they are close to an external body.

Volcano Discovery, for its part, recorded a 5.5 magnitude tremor 23 kilometers from the town of Ukhro.

The tremors were also felt in the towns of Shagubay, Dolo, Dada Khamus and Adigrat, the website added.