As of 8 September 2026, 1 earthquake has been recorded in or near Yemen in the past 24 hours, 4 in the last 7 days and 8 in the last 30 days. The strongest was a magnitude 3.9 event near the coast of Yemen at 10 km depth on 8 September 2026. Counts are compiled from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and update automatically.
Yemen lies near the active rifting of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Yemen - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Yemen, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Yemen - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.
Latest earthquakes in Yemen
Show the full list of 8 recent earthquakes
- 3.9NEAR THE COAST OF YEMEN7 hours ago · 08/09/2026, 04:48:47 · 10 km deep
- 2.4YEMEN2 days ago · 06/09/2026, 00:39:51 · 16 km deep
- 2.9YEMEN3 days ago · 04/09/2026, 21:31:50 · 2 km deep
- 2.9YEMEN4 days ago · 04/09/2026, 08:17:37 · 3 km deep
- 4.6209 km SSW of Al Ghayz̧ah, Yemen1 week ago · 29/08/2026, 19:36:06 · 10 km deep
- 2.6YEMEN1 week ago · 28/08/2026, 15:25:43 · 10 km deep
- 3.1YEMEN2 weeks ago · 20/08/2026, 02:52:26 · 11 km deep
- 2.8YEMEN4 weeks ago · 10/08/2026, 14:44:20 · 6 km deep
Did people in Yemen feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in Yemen in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Earthquakes in Yemen: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in Yemen today?
Yes - 1 earthquake has been recorded in or near Yemen in the last 24 hours, the most recent a magnitude 3.9 near the coast of Yemen. See the live map above for today's activity.
How many earthquakes were there in Yemen yesterday?
No earthquakes were recorded in or near Yemen in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in Yemen this week (last 7 days)?
4 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Yemen in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Yemen in the last 30 days?
8 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Yemen in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 3.9.
Are there earthquakes in Yemen?
Yes. Yemen is seismically active - 8 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Yemen in the last 30 days. Yemen lies near the active rifting of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
What was the most recent earthquake in Yemen?
The most recent earthquake in Yemen was a magnitude 3.9 event near the coast of Yemen at a depth of 10 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in Yemen?
The strongest earthquake in the recent Yemen feed was magnitude 3.9, located near the coast of Yemen.
Is Yemen in an earthquake zone?
Yemen lies near the active rifting of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
How many earthquakes does Yemen get per year?
The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Yemen's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 8 earthquakes in the last 30 days alone. Yemen lies near the active rifting of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.
Is there a tsunami warning for Yemen?
Major undersea earthquakes near Yemen can trigger tsunami warnings. QuakeMate flags tsunami-capable events on the live map and in alerts; see quakemate.app/tsunamis-in/yemen for current tsunami risk and recent coastal activity for Yemen.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Yemen?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Yemen, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
What is the best app to track earthquakes in Yemen?
QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Yemen: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Yemen?
QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Yemen on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.
Has there been a big earthquake in Yemen recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near Yemen was magnitude 3.9 near the coast of Yemen. No major (M6+) earthquake has hit recently, but conditions can change quickly. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.
More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →
Get earthquake alerts for Yemen
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.