M3.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near NEAR THE COAST OF YEMEN (Yemen)

UTC time: 2025-07-16 07:30:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near NEAR THE COAST OF YEMEN (Yemen) on July 16, 2025 at 07:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-16 07:30:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Yemen

City

mhafzt abyn

Source

emsc

Coordinates

13.71210, 45.71890

Temperature

35.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — close to the regional average (9 km)

Regional average: 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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