M2.3 Depth: 7.4 km

M2.3 Earthquake near rast, mhafzt dhmar (Yemen)

UTC time: 2025-12-21 11:01:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near rast, mhafzt dhmar (Yemen) on December 21, 2025 at 11:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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

7.4 km

UTC time

2025-12-21 11:01:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Yemen

State

mhafzt dhmar

City

rast

County

mdyryt alhdaʾ

Village

rast

Source

emsc_arab

Coordinates

14.61140, 44.47940

Temperature

16.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.4 km

7.4 km — close to 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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