Latest earthquakes near Şa‘dah, Yemen today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Şa‘dah, Yemen, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Şa‘dah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Şa‘dah (also known as محافظة صعدة), it will show up within minutes.
Şa‘dah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Şa‘dah, Yemen in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Şa‘dah in 2025. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Şa‘dah that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Şa‘dah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Şa‘dah 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 | 17 | 94.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 5.56% |
| 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 Şa‘dah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Şa‘dah occurred on Jul 29, 2025 15:04 local time (Asia/Aden timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 287 kilometers (178 mi) west of Sa'dah, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Şa‘dah in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Dec 13, 1982 12:12, 258 kilometers (160 mi) west of Sa'dah. It is the strongest earthquake near Şa‘dah in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Şa‘dah, 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 Şa‘dah.
Earthquakes by city in Şa‘dah
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Şa‘dah, Yemen.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Şa‘dah.
When was the last earthquake in Şa‘dah, Yemen?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Şa‘dah on the afternoon of November 26, 2025 at 17:46 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 243km south of Sa'dah at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Şa‘dah, Yemen in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Şa‘dah, Yemen?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Şa‘dah on the afternoon of December 13, 1982 at 12:12 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 258km south-southeast of Sa'dah at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Şa‘dah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Şa‘dah, Yemen?
In the past 10 years, 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Şa‘dah. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 203 days.
