Latest earthquakes near Sanaa, Amanat Alasimah today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sanaa, Amanat Alasimah, Yemen, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sanaa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sanaa, it will show up within minutes.
Sanaa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sanaa, Amanat Alasimah in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sanaa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sanaa 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 | 9 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Sanaa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sanaa occurred on May 24, 2016 20:43 local time (Asia/Aden timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 185 kilometers (115 mi) south-east of Sanaa, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sanaa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Dec 13, 1982 12:12, 75 kilometers (47 mi) south-east of Sanaa. It is the strongest earthquake near Sanaa 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 Sanaa, Amanat Alasimah 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 Sanaa.
Nearest earthquakes from Sanaa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sanaa, Amanat Alasimah. 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 Sanaa.
When was the last earthquake in Sanaa, Amanat Alasimah?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Sanaa on the night of January 10, 2023 at 00:28 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 269km west-northwest of Sanaa at a depth of 10km under water in the Red Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sanaa, Amanat Alasimah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sanaa, Amanat Alasimah?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sanaa on the afternoon of December 13, 1982 at 12:12 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 75km south-southeast of Sanaa at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sanaa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sanaa, Amanat Alasimah?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sanaa. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
