Earthquake M5.3 – 196 km N of Qalansīyah, Yemen
Origin Time (UTC)
01:05:49 21.01.26
Magnitude
5.3 mww
Agency
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
Coordinates
14.454800°N 53.720000°E
Energy Release
1.34 kt
Weather
N/A
Depth
10 KM
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 196 km N of Qalansīyah, Yemen on January 21, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 1.34 kt of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 10 km below the surface.
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10 KM |
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MAP
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11:06:54
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10 KM |
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00:31:28
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10 KM |
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00:58:08
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Owen Fracture Zone Region
14.1500°N 53.9600°E |
10 KM |
EMSC, GFZ
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MAP
EVENT
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