Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC_ARAB
GULF OF ADEN
M4.2 Earthquake near GULF OF ADEN
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About this earthquake
On November 24, 2025 at 15:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near GULF OF ADEN. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
Details
ID
b025d68d4f8072416d4be069254498b6d5d1682f
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-24 15:06:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc_arab
Coordinates
12.91040,
49.57640
Temperature
23.7°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
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.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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