M3.0 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near mdyryt almlah, mhafzt lhj (Yemen)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 03:42:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near mdyryt almlah, mhafzt lhj (Yemen) on July 21, 2026 at 03:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-21 03:42:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Yemen

State

mhafzt lhj

City

mdyryt almlah

County

mdyryt almlah

Source

emsc_arab

Coordinates

13.29600, 44.94410

Temperature

22.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 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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