Latest earthquakes near Ataq, Shabwah today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ataq, Shabwah, Yemen, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ataq? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ataq, it will show up within minutes.
Ataq Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 153 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ataq, Shabwah 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 Ataq roughly every 23 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ataq in 2023. A total of 92 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ataq 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 Ataq in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ataq 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 Ataq
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ataq 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 Ataq 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 Ataq 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 Ataq, Shabwah 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 Ataq.
Nearest earthquakes from Ataq
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ataq, Shabwah. 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 Ataq.
When was the last earthquake in Ataq, Shabwah?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ataq 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 Ataq, Shabwah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ataq, Shabwah?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ataq 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 Ataq since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ataq, Shabwah?
In the past 10 years, 153 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ataq. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
