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M3.9 Earthquake near alqbqbt, mhafzt ab (Yemen)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 22:35:37 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near alqbqbt, mhafzt ab (Yemen) on August 8, 2026 at 22:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

Details

ID
a1084611e483588839995dfc149439804900562b
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 22:35:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Yemen
State
mhafzt ab
City
alqbqbt
County
mdyryt frʿ alʿdyn
Village
alqbqbt
Source
emsc_arab
Coordinates
14.00820, 43.75610
Temperature
24.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Dhamar, Harras of
    Distance: 117 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Yemen
  • Arhab, Harra of
    Distance: 181 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'100 m ·Last eruption: 500 ·Yemen
  • Assab Volcanic Field
    Distance: 185 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 987 m ·Eritrea
  • Zubair Group
    Distance: 205 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 191 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Yemen

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 21 Catalogue entries

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