M2.8 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near mdyryt almlah, mhafzt lhj (Yemen)

UTC time: 2026-08-10 14:44:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 10, 2026 at 14:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near mdyryt almlah, mhafzt lhj (Yemen). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

6.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-10 14:44:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Yemen

State

mhafzt lhj

City

mdyryt almlah

County

mdyryt almlah

Source

emsc_arab

Coordinates

13.22950, 44.96840

Temperature

34.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6 km

6 km — close to 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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