Update: July 17 – 5.3 magnitude earthquake reported close to Hadibu, Yemen

Published Aug 11, 2026

HADIBU, Socotra — A 5.3 magnitude quake occurred near Hadibu on Friday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor shook the area at 12:01 UTC (16:01 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was about 212 km north of Hadibu and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey