Latest earthquakes near Yemen today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Yemen, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yemen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yemen, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Yemen Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yemen. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yemen and elsewhere.
Aug 28, 2026 12:07AM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake hit in the Gulf Of Aden 266km from Bosaso (Somalia) on Friday Night.
Yemen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 326 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yemen in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 32 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yemen roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yemen in 2023. A total of 120 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yemen that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yemen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Yemen during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 298 | 91.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 7.98% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.61% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yemen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yemen occurred on Jul 15, 2018 04:57 local time (Asia/Aden timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 286 kilometers (178 mi) east of Mukalla, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yemen in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1959 14:19, 293 kilometers (182 mi) east of Mukalla. It is the strongest earthquake near Yemen in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Yemen in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Yemen.
Earthquakes by region of Yemen
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Yemen.
- Abyan
- Aden (‘Adan)
- Al Bayda (Al Bayḑāʼ)
- Al Hudaydah (Muḩāfaz̧at al Ḩudaydah)
- Al Jawf (محافظة الجوف)
- Amanat Alasimah
- Dhamār (Dhamar)
- Ibb
- Laḩij (Muḩāfaz̧at Laḩij)
- Ma’rib (محافظة مأرب)
- Muhafazat Hadramaout (محافظة حضرموت)
- Omran (محافظة عمران)
- Sanaa
- Shabwah
- Ta‘izz (Ta'izz)
- Şa‘dah (محافظة صعدة)
- Ḩajjah (محافظة حجة)
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yemen.
When was the last earthquake in Yemen?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Yemen on the afternoon of November 6, 2026 at 17:13 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 56km south of Sanaa at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yemen in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yemen?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Yemen on the afternoon of December 21, 1959 at 14:19 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 293km east-southeast of Mukalla at a depth of 15km under water in the Gulf Of Aden. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yemen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yemen?
In the past 10 years, 326 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yemen. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
