M4.6 Earthquake 206 km N of Hadibu, Yemen — July 17, 2026
2026-07-17 11:48:39 UTC (57 min ago) · approx. 3:48 PM UTC+4 local
Aftershock of the M5.3 mainshock.
On July 17, 2026 at 11:48 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 206 km N of Hadibu, Yemen, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 14.5147°, 54.0877°. This earthquake was detected by 65 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.3 mainshock that occurred 45 minutes ago 203 km N of Hadibu, Yemen. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 1 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
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54.0877°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Hadibu, Yemen?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 206 km N of Hadibu, Yemen on July 17, 2026 at 11:48 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 14.5147°, 54.0877°, which is 206 km N of Hadibu, Yemen.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.3 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.6 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.3 mainshock that occurred earlier 203 km N of Hadibu, Yemen. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000t19p). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 17, 2026). M4.6 Earthquake 206 km N of Hadibu, Yemen — July 17, 2026. Retrieved July 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000t19p/