M2.6 Depth: 3.3 km

M2.6 Earthquake near mdyryt tbn, mhafzt lhj (Yemen)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 22:54:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 2, 2026 at 22:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near mdyryt tbn, mhafzt lhj (Yemen). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

3.3 km

UTC time

2026-07-02 22:54:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Yemen

State

mhafzt lhj

City

mdyryt tbn

County

mdyryt tbn

Source

emsc_arab

Coordinates

13.18370, 44.91100

Temperature

34.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3.3 km

3.3 km — shallower than the regional average (9 km)

Regional average: 9 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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