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M2.9 Depth: 2.9 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Ar Rammanah, Dhamar Governorate (Yemen)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 08:17:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 4, 2026 at 08:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Ar Rammanah, Dhamar Governorate (Yemen). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 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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