M3.0 Depth: 13.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near alswq, mhafzt lhj (Yemen)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 02:50:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near alswq, mhafzt lhj (Yemen) on July 3, 2026 at 02:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

13.1 km

UTC time

2026-07-03 02:50:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Yemen

State

mhafzt lhj

City

alswq

County

mdyryt almlah

Village

alswq

Source

emsc_arab

Coordinates

13.38760, 44.90760

Temperature

26.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.1 km

13.1 km — deeper 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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