Latest earthquakes near Ta‘izz, Yemen today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ta‘izz, Yemen, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ta‘izz? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ta‘izz (also known as Ta'izz), it will show up within minutes.
Ta‘izz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 50 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ta‘izz, Yemen in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ta‘izz in 2015. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ta‘izz that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ta‘izz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ta‘izz 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 | 47 | 94.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 6.0% |
| 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 Ta‘izz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ta‘izz occurred on Jan 25, 2024 20:00 local time (Asia/Aden timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 217 kilometers (135 mi) south-southwest of Taiz, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ta‘izz in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Aug 31, 2001 19:05, 253 kilometers (157 mi) south-southwest of Taiz. It is the strongest earthquake near Ta‘izz 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 Ta‘izz, 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 Ta‘izz.
Earthquakes by city in Ta‘izz
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ta‘izz, Yemen.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ta‘izz.
When was the last earthquake in Ta‘izz, Yemen?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ta‘izz on the afternoon of October 21, 2024 at 13:11 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 258km south-east of Taiz at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Aden. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ta‘izz, Yemen in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ta‘izz, Yemen?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ta‘izz on the evening of August 31, 2001 at 19:05 local time (Asia/Aden). The center of this earthquake was located 253km east-southeast of Taiz at a depth of -15km under water in the Gulf Of Aden. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ta‘izz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ta‘izz, Yemen?
In the past 10 years, 50 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ta‘izz. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 73 days.
