Latest earthquakes near Al Hudaydah, Yemen today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Al Hudaydah, Yemen, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Al Hudaydah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Al Hudaydah (also known as Muḩāfaz̧at al Ḩudaydah), it will show up within minutes.
Al Hudaydah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 32 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Hudaydah, Yemen in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al Hudaydah in 2025. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Hudaydah that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Al Hudaydah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Al Hudaydah 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 | 29 | 90.63% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 9.38% |
| 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 Hudaydah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Hudaydah occurred on Nov 23, 2025 15:21 local time (Asia/Aden timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) west-southwest of Al Ḩudaydah, at a depth of 3 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Al Hudaydah in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Dec 13, 1982 12:12, 154 kilometers (96 mi) west-southwest of Al Ḩudaydah. It is the strongest earthquake near Al Hudaydah 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 Al Hudaydah, 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 Al Hudaydah.
Earthquakes by city in Al Hudaydah
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Al Hudaydah, Yemen.
Use this regional Al Hudaydah earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Zabīd, Bājil and Bayt al Faqīh.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Al Hudaydah.
When was the last earthquake in Al Hudaydah, Yemen?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Hudaydah on the night of December 1, 2025 at 01:07 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 93km south-southeast of Al Ḩudaydah at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Hudaydah, Yemen in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Hudaydah, Yemen?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Hudaydah on the afternoon of December 13, 1982 at 12:12 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 154km east of Al Ḩudaydah at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Al Hudaydah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Hudaydah, Yemen?
In the past 10 years, 32 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Hudaydah. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 114 days.
