Latest earthquakes near Abyan, Yemen today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Abyan, Yemen, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Abyan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Abyan, it will show up within minutes.
Abyan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 120 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 12 earthquakes per year
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 | 112 | 93.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 6.67% |
| 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 Jun 3, 2023 13:15 local time (Asia/Aden timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) east-southeast of Zinjibār, at a depth of 10 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 125 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 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Abyan on the evening of November 16, 2025 at 19:13 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 170km west of Zinjibār at a depth of 8km under land. 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, 120 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Abyan. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.
