M3.1 Depth: 20.9 km

M3.1 Earthquake near qwm alʿjlany, mhafzt ʿmran (Yemen)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 04:01:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near qwm alʿjlany, mhafzt ʿmran (Yemen) on February 27, 2026 at 04:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

20.9 km

UTC time

2026-02-27 04:01:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Yemen

State

mhafzt ʿmran

City

qwm alʿjlany

County

mdyryt alqflt

Source

emsc_arab

Coordinates

16.36700, 43.65100

Temperature

28.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

20.9 km

20.9 km — deeper than 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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