Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC_ARAB
GULF OF ADEN
M4.6 Earthquake near GULF OF ADEN
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About this earthquake
On August 29, 2026 at 19:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near GULF OF ADEN. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
Details
ID
725d89348625f445f281695c0f1ba6890de28951
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 19:36:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc_arab
Coordinates
14.44440,
51.46840
Temperature
30.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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
Tectonic context
Located on the Arabia Plate.
Near the boundary Somalia ↔ Arabia · about 50 km away
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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