M4.1 Depth: 7.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near mdyryt almhfd, mhafzt abyn (Yemen)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 22:32:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2026 at 22:32 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near mdyryt almhfd, mhafzt abyn (Yemen). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-26 22:32:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Yemen

State

mhafzt abyn

City

mdyryt almhfd

County

mdyryt almhfd

Source

emsc_arab

Coordinates

14.15890, 46.80360

Temperature

35.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 km — close to 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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