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M2.7 Depth: 7.6 km

M2.7 Earthquake near albrh (Yemen)

UTC time: 2025-11-16 16:13:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 16, 2025 at 16:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near albrh (Yemen). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2025-11-16 16:13:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Yemen
City
albrh
County
mdyryt alshmaytyn
Source
emsc_arab
Coordinates
13.27380, 43.81820
Temperature
15.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.6 km
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 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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