M5.3 Earthquake 192 km N of Qalansīyah, Yemen — January 21, 2026
2026-01-21 01:05:49 UTC (2026-01-21) · approx. 5:05 AM UTC+4 local
On January 21, 2026 at 01:05 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 192 km N of Qalansīyah, Yemen, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 14.4218°, 53.6836°. This earthquake was detected by 107 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 432, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1 kilotons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
53.6836°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Qalansīyah, Yemen?
The magnitude 5.3 earthquake that struck 192 km N of Qalansīyah, Yemen on January 21, 2026 at 01:05 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 14.4218°, 53.6836°, which is 192 km N of Qalansīyah, Yemen.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.3 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: us7000rr0g). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 21, 2026). M5.3 Earthquake 192 km N of Qalansīyah, Yemen — January 21, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rr0g/