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M2.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Al Madaribah Wa Al Arah District, Lahij Governorate (Yemen)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 02:20:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Al Madaribah Wa Al Arah District, Lahij Governorate (Yemen) on August 24, 2026 at 02:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to 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.

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