Latest earthquakes near Mukalla, Muhafazat Hadramaout today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mukalla, Muhafazat Hadramaout, Yemen, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mukalla? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mukalla, it will show up within minutes.
Mukalla Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 193 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mukalla, Muhafazat Hadramaout 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 Mukalla roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mukalla in 2023. A total of 66 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mukalla 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 Mukalla in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mukalla 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 | 177 | 91.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 7.25% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.04% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mukalla
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mukalla 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 Mukalla 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 Mukalla 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 Mukalla, Muhafazat Hadramaout 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 Mukalla.
Nearest earthquakes from Mukalla
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mukalla, Muhafazat Hadramaout. 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 Mukalla.
When was the last earthquake in Mukalla, Muhafazat Hadramaout?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Mukalla on the morning of March 17, 2024 at 09:03 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 246km south-southwest 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 Mukalla, Muhafazat Hadramaout in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mukalla, Muhafazat Hadramaout?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Mukalla 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 Mukalla since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mukalla, Muhafazat Hadramaout?
In the past 10 years, 193 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mukalla. This averages to 19 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
