M3.9 Depth: 6.2 km

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

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

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near alhnany, 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

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

6.2 km

UTC time

2026-08-08 22:35:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Yemen

State

mhafzt ab

City

alhnany

County

mdyryt frʿ alʿdyn

Village

alhnany

Source

emsc_arab

Coordinates

14.01480, 43.75190

Temperature

21.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

6.2 km

6.2 km — close to the regional average (8.8 km)

Regional average: 8.8 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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