M2.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near mdyryt ʿsylan, mhafzt shbwt (Yemen)

UTC time: 2026-04-02 03:29:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 2, 2026 at 03:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near mdyryt ʿsylan, mhafzt shbwt (Yemen). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-02 03:29:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Yemen

State

mhafzt shbwt

City

mdyryt ʿsylan

County

mdyryt ʿsylan

Source

emsc_arab

Coordinates

15.03770, 46.11420

Temperature

39.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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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