M5.2 earthquake: Kilmia, Yemen
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Kilmia, Yemen on September 26, 2026. It was recorded at 04:33 PM UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.2
mww · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
04:33:43 PM
September 26, 2026
Source
USGS
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 258 km from Ash Shihr.
- Ash Shihr · 258 km SE
- Al Mukalla · 288 km SE
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.8.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 115 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.6 earthquake on December 30, 2006.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 26, 2026 earthquake near Kilmia, Yemen?
The earthquake occurred near Kilmia, Yemen at 13.287° N, 51.457° E, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Ash Shihr, about 258 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Kilmia, Yemen?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 5.2 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Kilmia, Yemen?
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.8.