Earthquakes in Yemen
322 earthquakes (M4+) recorded in Yemen between 2005-2025. Data from USGS.
Total Earthquakes
322
Significant (M6+)
4
Maximum Magnitude
6.6
Avg Magnitude
4.5
Significant Events by Year
2018
2
2006
1
2005
1
2002
1
2001
1
1982
1
1970
1
1967
1
1959
1
1949
1
1928
1
1924
1
1908
1
Significant Earthquakes (14)
| Mag | Location | Depth | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 192 km NNW of Kilmia, Yemen | 10.0 km | Jul 15, 2018 |
| 6.0 | 214 km NNW of Kilmia, Yemen | 10.0 km | Jul 15, 2018 |
| 6.6 | 156 km NW of Kilmia, Yemen | 15.0 km | Dec 30, 2006 |
| 6.2 | 199 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen | 10.0 km | Aug 26, 2005 |
| 6.0 | 214 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen | 10.0 km | Sep 1, 2002 |
| 6.0 | 199 km NNW of Kilmia, Yemen | 10.0 km | Jun 15, 2001 |
| 6.3 | 17 km N of Dham?r, Yemen | 5.0 km | Dec 13, 1982 |
| 6.5 | 223 km N of Kilmia, Yemen | 28.8 km | Jul 30, 1970 |
| 6.5 | 193 km S of Al Ghayz̧ah, Yemen | 12.2 km | Nov 23, 1967 |
| 6.6 | 186 km NNW of Kilmia, Yemen | 15.0 km | Dec 21, 1959 |
| 6.2 | 200 km N of Qalans?yah, Yemen | 15.0 km | Dec 20, 1949 |
| 6.1 | 157 km NNW of Kilmia, Yemen | 15.0 km | Sep 18, 1928 |
| 6.1 | 185 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen | 15.0 km | Apr 20, 1924 |
| 6.7 | 170 km E of Hadibu, Yemen | 10.0 km | Dec 18, 1908 |