M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near mdyryt almlah, mhafzt lhj (Yemen)

UTC time: 2026-07-10 20:14:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 10, 2026 at 20:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near mdyryt almlah, mhafzt lhj (Yemen). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-10 20:14:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Yemen

State

mhafzt lhj

City

mdyryt almlah

County

mdyryt almlah

Source

emsc_arab

Coordinates

13.23730, 44.98910

Temperature

30.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — close to 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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