M2.9 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near mhafzt ʿdn (Yemen)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 02:54:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near mhafzt ʿdn (Yemen) on January 30, 2026 at 02:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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

M2.9

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-30 02:54:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Yemen

State

mhafzt ʿdn

City

mhafzt ʿdn

Source

emsc_arab

Coordinates

12.54930, 44.89700

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 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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