Latest earthquakes near Ma’rib, Yemen today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ma’rib, Yemen, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ma’rib? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ma’rib (also known as محافظة مأرب), it will show up within minutes.
Ma’rib Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ma’rib, Yemen in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ma’rib in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Ma’rib 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 | 6 | 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 Ma’rib
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ma’rib occurred on May 24, 2016 20:43 local time (Asia/Aden timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 153 kilometers (95 mi) south of Ma'rib, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ma’rib in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Dec 13, 1982 12:12, 132 kilometers (82 mi) south of Ma'rib. It is the strongest earthquake near Ma’rib 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 Ma’rib, 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 Ma’rib.
Earthquakes by city in Ma’rib
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ma’rib, Yemen.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ma’rib.
When was the last earthquake in Ma’rib, Yemen?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ma’rib on the evening of September 13, 2016 at 20:08 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 132km west-southwest of Ma'rib at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ma’rib, Yemen in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ma’rib, Yemen?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ma’rib on the afternoon of December 13, 1982 at 12:12 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 132km southwest of Ma'rib at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ma’rib since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ma’rib, Yemen?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ma’rib. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
