M5.3 Earthquake 215 km N of Hadibu, Yemen — July 17, 2026
2026-07-17 12:01:15 UTC (2026-07-17) · approx. 4:01 PM UTC+4 local
On July 17, 2026 at 12:01 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 215 km N of Hadibu, Yemen, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 14.5924°, 54.1068°. This earthquake was detected by 129 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.
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54.1068°E
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How strong was the magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Hadibu, Yemen?
The magnitude 5.3 earthquake that struck 215 km N of Hadibu, Yemen on July 17, 2026 at 12:01 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 14.5924°, 54.1068°, which is 215 km N of Hadibu, 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.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000t19u). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 17, 2026). M5.3 Earthquake 215 km N of Hadibu, Yemen — July 17, 2026. Retrieved August 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000t19u/