M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-12 08:10:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 12, 2026 at 08:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near mdyryt tbn, mhafzt lhj (Yemen). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-12 08:10:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Yemen

State

mhafzt lhj

City

mdyryt tbn

County

mdyryt tbn

Source

emsc_arab

Coordinates

13.15590, 44.92610

Temperature

41.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — close to the regional average (8.9 km)

Regional average: 8.9 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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