Latest earthquakes near Taiz, Ta‘izz today

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List of latest earthquakes near Taiz.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 21, 2024 01:11PM
(Aden)
M 4.6 258 km SE
from Taiz
Jun 5, 2024 09:43AM
(Aden)
M 3.7 231 km SSW
from Taiz
Feb 10, 2024 08:13PM
(Aden)
M 4.3 219 km SSW
from Taiz
Feb 7, 2024 02:47AM
(Aden)
M 3.9 235 km SSW
from Taiz
Feb 6, 2024 09:24PM
(Aden)
M 4.4 230 km SSW
from Taiz
Feb 4, 2024 12:26AM
(Aden)
M 4.4 227 km SSW
from Taiz
Feb 3, 2024 08:45PM
(Aden)
M 4.2 236 km SSW
from Taiz
Feb 3, 2024 06:43PM
(Aden)
M 4.2 299 km ESE
from Taiz
Jan 25, 2024 08:00PM
(Aden)
M 5.4 217 km SSW
from Taiz
Dec 5, 2023 10:31AM
(Aden)
M 5.6 397 km ESE
from Taiz
Nov 6, 2023 01:59AM
(Aden)
M 4.4 225 km SSW
from Taiz
Oct 26, 2023 01:51AM
(Aden)
M 4.4 224 km SSW
from Taiz
Sep 29, 2023 03:25AM
(Aden)
M 4.4 222 km SSW
from Taiz
Sep 28, 2023 08:53AM
(Aden)
M 4.6 232 km SSW
from Taiz
Sep 28, 2023 04:22AM
(Aden)
M 4.6 228 km SSW
from Taiz
May 12, 2023 05:08AM
(Aden)
M 4.4 257 km SE
from Taiz
Feb 2, 2023 04:34AM
(Aden)
M 3.6 225 km SSW
from Taiz
Jan 26, 2023 04:05PM
(Aden)
M 4.8 215 km S
from Taiz
Jan 18, 2023 10:28PM
(Aden)
M 4.5 250 km SSW
from Taiz
Jan 18, 2023 10:28PM
(Aden)
M 5.0 218 km SSW
from Taiz
Jan 18, 2023 07:30PM
(Aden)
M 4.3 218 km SSW
from Taiz
Jan 4, 2023 08:40AM
(Aden)
M 3.8 225 km SSW
from Taiz
Oct 17, 2022 02:08AM
(Aden)
M 4.4 219 km NW
from Taiz
Oct 16, 2021 11:26PM
(Aden)
M 4.3 274 km SW
from Taiz
Sep 1, 2020 12:39AM
(Aden)
M 4.4 227 km S
from Taiz

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Taiz Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
5 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.6
Oct 21, 2024 13:11

Average

A total of 50 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Taiz, Ta‘izz 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 Taiz in 2015. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Taiz that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Taiz with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Taiz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Taiz 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Taiz (past 10 years).
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 Taiz

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.4
On Jan 25, 2024 20:00.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.4
On Aug 31, 2001 19:05.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Taiz 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 Taiz 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 Taiz 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 Taiz, Ta‘izz 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 Taiz.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Taiz.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jan 25, 2024 08:00PM
(Aden)
M 5.4 217 km SSW
from Taiz
May 15, 2019 03:11PM
(Aden)
M 5.1 281 km SE
from Taiz
Jan 18, 2023 10:28PM
(Aden)
M 5.0 218 km SSW
from Taiz
May 24, 2016 08:43PM
(Aden)
M 4.9 152 km ENE
from Taiz
Sep 7, 2017 06:50AM
(Aden)
M 4.9 284 km SE
from Taiz
Jul 13, 2015 07:51PM
(Aden)
M 4.8 286 km ESE
from Taiz
Jan 26, 2023 04:05PM
(Aden)
M 4.8 215 km S
from Taiz
Apr 14, 2017 01:44PM
(Aden)
M 4.7 212 km SSW
from Taiz
May 30, 2015 09:48AM
(Aden)
M 4.7 230 km SSW
from Taiz
Jul 13, 2015 07:52PM
(Aden)
M 4.7 290 km SE
from Taiz

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Nearest earthquakes from Taiz

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Taiz, Ta‘izz. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Taiz.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Sep 13, 2016 08:08PM
(Aden)
M 4.0 141 km N
from Taiz
May 24, 2016 08:43PM
(Aden)
M 4.9 152 km ENE
from Taiz
Jul 20, 2016 01:33AM
(Aden)
M 4.2 169 km E
from Taiz
Jun 18, 2017 12:47AM
(Aden)
M 4.3 196 km S
from Taiz
Apr 14, 2015 02:04PM
(Aden)
M 4.6 199 km S
from Taiz
Mar 18, 2015 04:09AM
(Aden)
M 4.4 207 km E
from Taiz
Apr 14, 2017 08:53AM
(Aden)
M 4.7 211 km SSW
from Taiz
Mar 18, 2015 04:09AM
(Aden)
M 4.4 211 km ENE
from Taiz
Apr 14, 2017 01:44PM
(Aden)
M 4.7 212 km SSW
from Taiz
Jan 26, 2023 04:05PM
(Aden)
M 4.8 215 km S
from Taiz

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Taiz.

When was the last earthquake in Taiz, Ta‘izz?

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Taiz 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 Taiz, Ta‘izz in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Taiz, Ta‘izz?

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Taiz 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 Taiz since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Taiz, Ta‘izz?

In the past 10 years, 50 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Taiz. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 73 days.