M4.3 Earthquake 145 km SE of Aden, Yemen — April 28, 2025
2025-04-28 23:01:28 UTC (2025-04-28) · approx. 2:01 AM UTC+3 local
On April 28, 2025 at 23:01 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 145 km SE of Aden, Yemen, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 11.9589°, 46.0824°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
46.0824°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Aden, Yemen?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 145 km SE of Aden, Yemen on April 28, 2025 at 23:01 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000pvqr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, April 28, 2025). M4.3 Earthquake 145 km SE of Aden, Yemen — April 28, 2025. Retrieved July 11, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pvqr/