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Earthquakes in Aden
Latest earthquakes in Aden (Yemen), the strongest recorded, statistics and nearby places.
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
Light rain (1–5 mm)
Moderate rain (5–10 mm)
Heavy rain (10–25 mm)
Very heavy rain (25–50 mm)
Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Very low lightning
Low lightning
Moderate lightning
High lightning
Very high lightning
Extreme lightning
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Volcanoes
Tsunamis
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Aden
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Aden
Aden has recorded 58 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M5.6 in 2009.
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58 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M5.6.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6 | 120 km SE of Aden, Yemen | 10.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 137 km SE of Aden, Yemen | 10.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 124 km SE of Aden, Yemen | 10.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 148 km SE of Aden, Yemen | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 120 km SE of Aden, Yemen | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 141 km ESE of Aden, Yemen | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 110 km SE of Aden, Yemen | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 131 km SE of Aden, Yemen | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 134 km SE of Aden, Yemen | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 142 km SE of Aden, Yemen | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 118 km SE of Aden, Yemen | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 118 km ESE of Aden, Yemen | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 137 km SE of Aden, Yemen | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 146 km ESE of Aden, Yemen | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 169 km SE of Aden, Yemen | 16.1 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2025 | 6 | M4.6 |
| 2024 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2023 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2019 | 2 | M5.1 |
| 2017 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 2016 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2015 | 5 | M4.8 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2011 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2009 | 12 | M5.6 |
| 2008 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2006 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 2005 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2004 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2001 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 2000 | 5 | M5.4 |
| 1995 | 3 | M4.8 |
| 1994 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1992 | 4 | M5.0 |
| 1991 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1987 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 1982 | 2 | M5.6 |
| 1980 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 1979 | 2 | M4.9 |