Latest earthquakes near Aden today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Aden, Yemen, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Aden? If an earthquake is happening right now near Aden (also known as Cadan), it will show up within minutes.
Aden Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aden in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Aden in 2023. A total of 61 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Aden 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 Aden in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Aden 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 | 99 | 94.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 5.71% |
| 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 Aden
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Aden occurred on Dec 5, 2023 10:31 local time (Asia/Aden timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 267 kilometers (166 mi) east of Aden, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Aden in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Aug 31, 2001 19:05, 116 kilometers (72 mi) east of Aden. It is the strongest earthquake near Aden 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 Aden 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 Aden.
Nearest earthquakes from Aden
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Aden. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Aden.
When was the last earthquake in Aden?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Aden on the night of May 16, 2026 at 03:12 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 275km north of Aden at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aden in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aden?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Aden on the evening of August 31, 2001 at 19:05 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 116km east-southeast of Aden at a depth of -15km under water in the Gulf Of Aden. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Aden since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Aden?
In the past 10 years, 105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aden. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.
