M2.8 Depth: 19.6 km

M2.8 Earthquake near mdyryt ʿsylan, mhafzt shbwt (Yemen)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 10:34:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near mdyryt ʿsylan, mhafzt shbwt (Yemen) on May 5, 2026 at 10:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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

19.6 km

UTC time

2026-05-05 10:34:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Yemen

State

mhafzt shbwt

City

mdyryt ʿsylan

County

mdyryt ʿsylan

Source

emsc_arab

Coordinates

15.21750, 45.88650

Temperature

29.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

19.6 km

19.6 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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