M3.5 Depth: 9.3 km

M3.5 Earthquake near mdyryt zbyd, mhafzt alhdydt (Yemen)

UTC time: 2025-11-16 09:41:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near mdyryt zbyd, mhafzt alhdydt (Yemen) on November 16, 2025 at 09:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

9.3 km

UTC time

2025-11-16 09:41:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Yemen

State

mhafzt alhdydt

City

mdyryt zbyd

County

mdyryt zbyd

Source

emsc_arab

Coordinates

14.24670, 43.24490

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.3 km

9.3 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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