M2.8 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near alʿdyn (Yemen)

UTC time: 2025-08-28 12:24:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2025 at 12:24 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near alʿdyn (Yemen). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-28 12:24:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Yemen

City

alʿdyn

Source

emsc

Coordinates

13.96550, 44.00070

Temperature

25.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 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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