Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 20.9 km
- Source
- EMSC_ARAB
mhafzt ʿmran · qwm alʿjlany
Country overviewYemen · mhafzt ʿmran
M3.1 Earthquake near qwm alʿjlany, mhafzt ʿmran (Yemen)
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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
ID
c507844a83bf6f7ab5266a65e5f2309d386b017f
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
20.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 04:01:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
mhafzt ʿmran
City
qwm alʿjlany
County
mdyryt alqflt
Source
emsc_arab
Coordinates
16.36700,
43.65100
Temperature
28.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20.9 km
20.9 km — deeper 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 21 Catalogue entries
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