M4.3 Earthquake 99 km SE of Aden, Yemen — May 4, 2025
2025-05-04 23:18:43 UTC (2025-05-04) · approx. 2:18 AM UTC+3 local
On May 4, 2025 at 23:18 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 99 km SE of Aden, Yemen, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 12.1272°, 45.6719°.
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
45.6719°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 99 km SE of Aden, Yemen on May 4, 2025 at 23:18 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: us7000q0di). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 4, 2025). M4.3 Earthquake 99 km SE of Aden, Yemen — May 4, 2025. Retrieved July 12, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000q0di/