Latest earthquakes near Abyan, Yemen today
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Abyan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 134 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Abyan, Yemen in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Abyan roughly every 27 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Abyan in 2023. A total of 72 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Abyan that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Abyan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Abyan 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 | 125 | 93.28% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 6.72% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Abyan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Abyan occurred on Dec 5, 2023 10:31 local time (Asia/Aden timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 242 kilometers (150 mi) east-southeast of Zinjibār, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Abyan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Aug 31, 2001 19:05, 105 kilometers (65 mi) east-southeast of Zinjibār. It is the strongest earthquake near Abyan in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Abyan, 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 Abyan.
Earthquakes by city in Abyan
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Abyan.
When was the last earthquake in Abyan, Yemen?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Abyan on the morning of March 17, 2024 at 09:03 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 290km east of Zinjibār at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Aden. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Abyan, Yemen in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Abyan, Yemen?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Abyan on the evening of August 31, 2001 at 19:05 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 105km south-east of Zinjibār at a depth of -15km under water in the Gulf Of Aden. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Abyan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Abyan, Yemen?
In the past 10 years, 134 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Abyan. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 27 days.
