Latest earthquakes near Muhafazat Hadramaout, Yemen today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Muhafazat Hadramaout, Yemen, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Muhafazat Hadramaout? If an earthquake is happening right now near Muhafazat Hadramaout (also known as محافظة حضرموت), it will show up within minutes.
Muhafazat Hadramaout Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 199 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Muhafazat Hadramaout, Yemen in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Muhafazat Hadramaout roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Muhafazat Hadramaout in 2023. A total of 66 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Muhafazat Hadramaout that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Muhafazat Hadramaout in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Muhafazat Hadramaout 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 | 183 | 91.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 7.04% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.01% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Muhafazat Hadramaout
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Muhafazat Hadramaout occurred on Jul 15, 2018 04:57 local time (Asia/Aden timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 286 kilometers (178 mi) east of Mukalla, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Muhafazat Hadramaout in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1959 14:19, 293 kilometers (182 mi) east of Mukalla. It is the strongest earthquake near Muhafazat Hadramaout 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 Muhafazat Hadramaout, 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 Muhafazat Hadramaout.
Earthquakes by city in Muhafazat Hadramaout
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Muhafazat Hadramaout.
When was the last earthquake in Muhafazat Hadramaout, Yemen?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Muhafazat Hadramaout on the evening of January 3, 2026 at 22:10 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 189km south-southeast of Mukalla at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Aden. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Muhafazat Hadramaout, Yemen in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Muhafazat Hadramaout, Yemen?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Muhafazat Hadramaout on the afternoon of December 21, 1959 at 14:19 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 293km east-southeast of Mukalla at a depth of 15km under water in the Gulf Of Aden. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Muhafazat Hadramaout since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Muhafazat Hadramaout, Yemen?
In the past 10 years, 199 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Muhafazat Hadramaout. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
