Seismic activity on Sept. 26: Earthquake close to Kilmia, Yemen detected – magnitude 5.2

Published Sep 26, 2026

QALANSIYAH WA ABD AL KURI, Socotra — A 5.2 magnitude quake occurred near Kilmia on Saturday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor struck the area at 16:33 UTC (19:33 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter roughly 148 km northwest of Kilmia.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey