M3.0 Depth: 8.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near YEMEN (Yemen)

UTC time: 2025-07-21 02:28:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near YEMEN (Yemen) on July 21, 2025 at 02:28 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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

8.5 km

UTC time

2025-07-21 02:28:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Yemen

City

mhafzt snʿaʾ

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.98640, 43.91050

Temperature

25.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.5 km

8.5 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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