Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 7.4 km
- Source
- EMSC_ARAB
mhafzt dhmar · rast
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M2.3 Earthquake near rast, mhafzt dhmar (Yemen)
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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
ID
075c5845e1a8e7a990f7c3fc35bac7949d23db79
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-21 11:01:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
mhafzt dhmar
City
rast
County
mdyryt alhdaʾ
Village
rast
Source
emsc_arab
Coordinates
14.61140,
44.47940
Temperature
16.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 km — close to 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 58 Catalogue entries
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