M4.2 Depth: 15.1 km

M4.2 Earthquake near mdyryt tbn, mhafzt lhj (Yemen)

UTC time: 2026-07-11 05:19:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 11, 2026 at 05:19 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near mdyryt tbn, mhafzt lhj (Yemen). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

15.1 km

UTC time

2026-07-11 05:19:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Yemen

State

mhafzt lhj

City

mdyryt tbn

County

mdyryt tbn

Source

emsc_arab

Coordinates

13.10090, 44.95900

Temperature

30.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15.1 km

15.1 km — deeper than the regional average (8.8 km)

Regional average: 8.8 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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