Update: 5.0 magnitude earthquake shakes near Kilmia, Yemen on May 30

Published Jun 5, 2026

QALANSIYAH WA ABD AL KURI, Socotra — A 5.0 magnitude quake rattled near Kilmia on Saturday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which struck the area at 11:06 UTC (14:06 local time), was centered roughly 191 km north-northwest of Kilmia. It occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey