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M3.1 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NEAR THE COAST OF YEMEN

UTC time: 2026-05-01 00:53:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 00:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near NEAR THE COAST OF YEMEN. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 00:53:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc_arab
Coordinates
12.11880, 45.03200
Temperature
31.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Sawad, Harra Es-
    Distance: 201 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'737 m ·Last eruption: 1253 ·Yemen
  • Dhamar, Harras of
    Distance: 275 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Yemen
  • Gufa
    Distance: 276 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Eritrea-Djibouti
  • Ardoukoba
    Distance: 285 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 298 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Djibouti
  • Mousa Alli
    Distance: 288 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'993 m ·Ethiopia-Eritrea-Djibouti
  • Assab Volcanic Field
    Distance: 297 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 987 m ·Eritrea

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