M4.7 Earthquake 237 km NNE of Hadibu, Yemen — November 16, 2023
2023-11-16 06:19:57 UTC (2023-11-16) · approx. 10:19 AM UTC+4 local
On November 16, 2023 at 06:19 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 237 km NNE of Hadibu, Yemen, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 14.6940°, 54.6739°. This earthquake was detected by 52 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
54.6739°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Hadibu, Yemen?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 237 km NNE of Hadibu, Yemen on November 16, 2023 at 06:19 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 14.6940°, 54.6739°, which is 237 km NNE of Hadibu, Yemen.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000lnrs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 16, 2023). M4.7 Earthquake 237 km NNE of Hadibu, Yemen — November 16, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000lnrs/