M3.2 Depth: 9.2 km

M3.2 Earthquake near ʿylm, mhafzt dhmar (Yemen)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 07:19:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near ʿylm, mhafzt dhmar (Yemen) on May 14, 2026 at 07:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

9.2 km

UTC time

2026-05-14 07:19:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Yemen

State

mhafzt dhmar

City

ʿylm

County

mdyryt alhdaʾ

Village

ʿylm

Source

emsc_arab

Coordinates

14.82710, 44.36930

Temperature

24.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.2 km

9.2 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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