Latest earthquakes near Sayyān, Sanaa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sayyān, Sanaa, Yemen, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sayyān? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sayyān, it will show up within minutes.
Sayyān Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sayyān, Sanaa in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sayyān in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sayyān 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 Sayyān
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sayyān 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 Sayyān 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 Sayyān 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 Sayyān, Sanaa 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 Sayyān.
Nearest earthquakes from Sayyān
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sayyān, Sanaa. 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 Sayyān.
When was the last earthquake in Sayyān, Sanaa?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sayyān 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 Sayyān, Sanaa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sayyān, Sanaa?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sayyān 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 Sayyān since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sayyān, Sanaa?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sayyān. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
