Latest earthquakes near Shabwah, Yemen today
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Shabwah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 153 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shabwah, Yemen in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Shabwah roughly every 23 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shabwah in 2023. A total of 92 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shabwah that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Shabwah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Shabwah 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 | 142 | 92.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 7.19% |
| 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 Shabwah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shabwah occurred on Jun 3, 2023 10:17 local time (Asia/Aden timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) south-east of Ataq, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shabwah in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Aug 31, 2001 19:05, 248 kilometers (154 mi) south-east of Ataq. It is the strongest earthquake near Shabwah 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 Shabwah, 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 Shabwah.
Earthquakes by city in Shabwah
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Shabwah.
When was the last earthquake in Shabwah, Yemen?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Shabwah on the morning of March 17, 2024 at 09:03 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 249km south-southeast of Ataq at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Aden. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shabwah, Yemen in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shabwah, Yemen?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Shabwah on the evening of August 31, 2001 at 19:05 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 248km south-southwest of Ataq at a depth of -15km under water in the Gulf Of Aden. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shabwah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shabwah, Yemen?
In the past 10 years, 153 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shabwah. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
