M5.0 Earthquake 174 km NNE of Qalansīyah, Yemen — January 21, 2026
2026-01-21 00:27:04 UTC (2026-01-21) · approx. 4:27 AM UTC+4 local
On January 21, 2026 at 00:27 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 174 km NNE of Qalansīyah, Yemen, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 14.2241°, 53.8401°. This earthquake was detected by 120 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
53.8401°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Qalansīyah, Yemen?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 174 km NNE of Qalansīyah, Yemen on January 21, 2026 at 00:27 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 14.2241°, 53.8401°, which is 174 km NNE of Qalansīyah, Yemen.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rr00). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 21, 2026). M5.0 Earthquake 174 km NNE of Qalansīyah, Yemen — January 21, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rr00/