Latest earthquakes near Laḩij today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Laḩij, Yemen, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Laḩij? If an earthquake is happening right now near Laḩij, it will show up within minutes.
Laḩij Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 101 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Laḩij 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 Laḩij in 2023. A total of 58 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Laḩij 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 Laḩij in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Laḩij 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 | 95 | 94.06% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 5.94% |
| 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 Laḩij
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Laḩij occurred on Dec 5, 2023 10:31 local time (Asia/Aden timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 291 kilometers (181 mi) east-southeast of Laḩij, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Laḩij in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Aug 31, 2001 19:05, 143 kilometers (89 mi) east-southeast of Laḩij. It is the strongest earthquake near Laḩij 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 Laḩij 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 Laḩij.
Nearest earthquakes from Laḩij
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Laḩij. 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 Laḩij.
When was the last earthquake in Laḩij?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Laḩij on the night of September 6, 2026 at 03:39 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 225km northwest of Laḩij at a depth of 16km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Laḩij in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Laḩij?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Laḩij on the evening of August 31, 2001 at 19:05 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 143km east-southeast of Laḩij at a depth of -15km under water in the Gulf Of Aden. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Laḩij since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Laḩij?
In the past 10 years, 101 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Laḩij. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 36 days.
