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 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Şa‘dah, Yemen in the past 10 years.
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 5 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 | 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 Şa‘dah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Şa‘dah occurred on Jan 10, 2023 00:28 local time (Asia/Aden timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) west-southwest 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-southwest of Sa'dah. It is the strongest earthquake near Şa‘dah 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 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 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Şa‘dah on the morning of April 29, 2024 at 09:20 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 285km west-southwest of Sa'dah at a depth of 10km under water in the Red Sea. 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, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Şa‘dah. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
