Latest earthquakes near Sanaa, Yemen today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sanaa, Yemen, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sanaa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sanaa, it will show up within minutes.
Sanaa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sanaa, Yemen in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sanaa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sanaa 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 | 9 | 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 Sanaa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sanaa occurred on May 24, 2016 20:43 local time (Asia/Aden timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 162 kilometers (101 mi) south-east of Sayyān, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sanaa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Dec 13, 1982 12:12, 53 kilometers (33 mi) south-east of Sayyān. It is the strongest earthquake near Sanaa 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 Sanaa, 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 Sanaa.
Earthquakes by city in Sanaa
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sanaa, Yemen.
Use this regional Sanaa earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Saḩar.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sanaa.
When was the last earthquake in Sanaa, Yemen?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sanaa on the evening of January 25, 2024 at 20:00 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 396km south-southwest of Sayyān at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Aden. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sanaa, Yemen in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sanaa, Yemen?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sanaa on the afternoon of December 13, 1982 at 12:12 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 53km south of Sayyān at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sanaa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sanaa, Yemen?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sanaa. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
