Latest earthquakes near Sa'dah, Şa‘dah today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sa'dah, Şa‘dah, Yemen, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sa'dah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sa'dah (also known as صعده), it will show up within minutes.
Sa'dah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sa'dah, Şa‘dah 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 Sa'dah in 2025. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sa'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 Sa'dah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sa'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 Sa'dah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sa'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 Sa'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 Sa'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 Sa'dah, Şa‘dah 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 Sa'dah.
Nearest earthquakes from Sa'dah
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sa'dah, Şa‘dah. 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 Sa'dah.
When was the last earthquake in Sa'dah, Şa‘dah?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sa'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 Sa'dah, Şa‘dah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sa'dah, Şa‘dah?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sa'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 Sa'dah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sa'dah, Şa‘dah?
In the past 10 years, 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sa'dah. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 203 days.
