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M2.3 Depth: 4.7 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Al Qahara', Al Hudaydah Governorate (Yemen)

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

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Al Qahara', Al Hudaydah Governorate (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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.7 km
Shallow
4.7 km
4.7 km — shallower than the regional average (8.8 km)
Regional average: 8.8 km
Why depth matters

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

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