5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Coastal Areas of Abyan and Aden in Southern Yemen

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck the coastal regions of Abyan and Aden provinces in southern Yemen in the early hours of Monday, according to reports from an earthquake monitoring center.

The seismic event, occurring at 3:20 a.m. local time, was centered approximately 45 kilometers offshore, as confirmed by tracking authorities. This marks the closest recorded earthquake epicenter to these areas in decades.

Initial reports indicate no immediate human casualties or material damage.