Earthquakes in Yemen — July 2026
2 earthquakes were recorded in Yemen during July 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
2 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Yemen was a magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Hadibu, Yemen on 17 July 2026 at 12:01 UTC. A magnitude 5.3 earthquake radiates roughly 1,344 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Yemen monthly average of 2 events over the period we cover.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
Activity peaked on 17 July, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.3 near Hadibu, Yemen on 17 July at 10 km; M4.6 near Hadibu, Yemen on 17 July at 10 km.
That is 22% above the 2 events Yemen averages per month across the 11 months on record.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Yemen in our entire catalogue.
Largest earthquakes in Yemen, July 2026
2 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | Hadibu, Yemen | 10.0 | Yemen | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Hadibu, Yemen | 10.0 | Yemen | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Yemen in July 2026?
2 earthquakes were recorded in Yemen during July 2026, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Yemen in July 2026?
A magnitude 5.3 event near Hadibu, Yemen on 17 July 2026.
Other months in Yemen
Magnitudes for July 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.