M4.5 Earthquake 234 km NNE of Hadibu, Yemen — August 16, 2024
2024-08-16 22:46:05 UTC (2024-08-16) · approx. 2:46 AM UTC+4 local
On August 16, 2024 at 22:46 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 234 km NNE of Hadibu, Yemen, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 14.6926°, 54.5942°. This earthquake was detected by 30 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
54.5942°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Hadibu, Yemen?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 234 km NNE of Hadibu, Yemen on August 16, 2024 at 22:46 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 14.6926°, 54.5942°, which is 234 km NNE of Hadibu, Yemen.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000nqq7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 16, 2024). M4.5 Earthquake 234 km NNE of Hadibu, Yemen — August 16, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000nqq7/