M2.7 Depth: 4.1 km

M2.7 Earthquake near draʿ shmr, mhafzt hjt (Yemen)

UTC time: 2026-04-17 00:36:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 17, 2026 at 00:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near draʿ shmr, mhafzt hjt (Yemen). With a focal depth of about 4 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

M2.7

Depth

4.1 km

UTC time

2026-04-17 00:36:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Yemen

State

mhafzt hjt

City

draʿ shmr

County

mdyryt almghrbt

Source

emsc_arab

Coordinates

15.88710, 43.57000

Temperature

27.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4.1 km

4.1 km — shallower than 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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Tair, Jebel at

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