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M3.3 Depth: 4.9 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Ad Dar, Al Hudaydah Governorate (Yemen)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 12:17:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Ad Dar, Al Hudaydah Governorate (Yemen) on August 3, 2026 at 12:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.9 km
Shallow
4.9 km
4.9 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.

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