M2.3 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near YEMEN (Yemen)

UTC time: 2025-09-24 04:16:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 24, 2025 at 04:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near YEMEN (Yemen). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

4.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-24 04:16:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Yemen

City

mhafzt alhdydt

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.09630, 43.31280

Temperature

33.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4 km

4 km — shallower 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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