M2.3 Depth: 4.7 km

M2.3 Earthquake near alqhraʾ, mhafzt alhdydt (Yemen)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 02:57:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near alqhraʾ, mhafzt alhdydt (Yemen) on August 3, 2026 at 02:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

4.7 km

UTC time

2026-08-03 02:57:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Yemen

State

mhafzt alhdydt

City

alqhraʾ

County

mdyryt jbl ras

Village

alqhraʾ

Source

emsc_arab

Coordinates

14.03550, 43.67230

Temperature

35.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

4.7 km

4.7 km — shallower than the regional average (8.9 km)

Regional average: 8.9 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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