Latest earthquakes near Al Bayda today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Al Bayda, Yemen, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Al Bayda? If an earthquake is happening right now near Al Bayda, it will show up within minutes.
Al Bayda Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 101 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Bayda 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 Al Bayda in 2023. A total of 54 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Bayda 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 Al Bayda in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Al Bayda 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 | 96 | 95.05% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.95% |
| 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 Al Bayda
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Bayda occurred on Dec 5, 2023 10:31 local time (Asia/Aden timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 276 kilometers (171 mi) south-east of Al Bayda, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Al Bayda in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Aug 31, 2001 19:05, 179 kilometers (111 mi) south-east of Al Bayda. It is the strongest earthquake near Al Bayda 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 Al Bayda 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 Al Bayda.
Nearest earthquakes from Al Bayda
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Al Bayda. 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 Al Bayda.
When was the last earthquake in Al Bayda?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Bayda on the morning of March 17, 2024 at 09:03 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 304km east-southeast of Al Bayda at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Aden. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Bayda in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Bayda?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Bayda on the evening of August 31, 2001 at 19:05 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 179km south-southeast of Al Bayda at a depth of -15km under water in the Gulf Of Aden. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Al Bayda since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Bayda?
In the past 10 years, 101 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Bayda. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 36 days.
