Update: 5.3 magnitude earthquake reported close to Qalansīyah, Yemen on July 23

Published Aug 9, 2025

QALANSIYAH WA ABD AL KURI, Socotra — According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.3 magnitude quake shook near Qalansīyah Wednesday afternoon.

The tremor, which struck the area at 10:02 UTC (14:02 local time), was centered roughly 210 km north of Qalansīyah. It occurred at a depth of 10 km.

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Source: The U.S. Geological Survey