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M3.4 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Al Milah District, Lahij Governorate (Yemen)

UTC time: 2026-07-10 15:14:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 10, 2026 at 15:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Al Milah District, Lahij Governorate (Yemen). With a focal depth of about 8 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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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.

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