M2.4 Depth: 14.9 km

M2.4 Earthquake near almqfʿ, mhafzt alhdydt (Yemen)

UTC time: 2026-04-11 21:07:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 11, 2026 at 21:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near almqfʿ, mhafzt alhdydt (Yemen). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

14.9 km

UTC time

2026-04-11 21:07:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Yemen

State

mhafzt alhdydt

City

almqfʿ

County

mdyryt brʿ

Village

almqfʿ

Source

emsc_arab

Coordinates

14.93950, 43.53160

Temperature

31.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14.9 km

14.9 km — deeper 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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