M5.2 Earthquake 148 km NW of Kilmia, Yemen — September 26, 2026
2026-09-26 16:33:43 UTC (53 min ago) · approx. 7:33 PM UTC+3 local
On September 26, 2026 at 16:33 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 148 km NW of Kilmia, Yemen, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 13.2741°, 51.4282°. This earthquake was detected by 199 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 416, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
51.4282°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Kilmia, Yemen?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 148 km NW of Kilmia, Yemen on September 26, 2026 at 16:33 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 13.2741°, 51.4282°, which is 148 km NW of Kilmia, Yemen.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000txtz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 26, 2026). M5.2 Earthquake 148 km NW of Kilmia, Yemen — September 26, 2026. Retrieved September 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000txtz/