MOGADISHU (Kaab TV) – A moderate earthquake struck the Gulf of Aden early Thursday morning, with tremors recorded in waters between Somalia and Yemen, according to international seismic monitoring agencies.
The earthquake measured 5.1 on the Richter scale and occurred at approximately 6:53 a.m. local time, according to data published by Volcano Discovery, a platform that tracks seismic activity around the world.
Preliminary reports indicate that the quake’s epicenter was located offshore in the Gulf of Aden, roughly 152 kilometers from Somalia’s northern coastline and about 179 kilometers north of the Bari region settlement of El Dibir.
Despite its relatively strong magnitude, experts described the earthquake as a deep-seated seismic event, which often reduces the intensity of shaking felt at the surface.
As a result, no immediate reports of injuries, property damage, or significant ground shaking have emerged from nearby coastal communities.
Authorities and disaster-monitoring agencies have not issued any tsunami warnings, and there have been no indications of threats to coastal populations in Somalia or neighboring countries bordering the Gulf of Aden.
The Gulf of Aden lies within a geologically active region where the African, Arabian, and Somali tectonic plates interact. While earthquakes in the area are not uncommon, most occur beneath the seabed and rarely cause significant damage on land.
The earthquake comes at a time when Somalia is experiencing a range of weather-related challenges, including heavy rainfall, localized flooding, and strong winds affecting parts of the country.
However, experts note that earthquakes are caused by tectonic activity and are not directly linked to seasonal weather patterns or climate conditions.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation, although no adverse impacts have been reported as of Thursday morning.