M2.6 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near ʿbd bqy, mhafzt snʿaʾ (Yemen)

UTC time: 2026-05-15 22:35:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2026 at 22:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near ʿbd bqy, mhafzt snʿaʾ (Yemen). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

4.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-15 22:35:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Yemen

State

mhafzt snʿaʾ

City

ʿbd bqy

County

mdyryt bny mtr

Source

emsc_arab

Coordinates

15.07440, 43.97970

Temperature

26.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4 km

4 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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