Home World Middle East 5.7 Earthquake Reported Off Coast Of Yemen The quake occurred about 135 miles (217 km) from the Yemeni mainland at a depth of six miles (10 km) in the Arabian Sea. by Reuters May 27, 2013 An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 struck off the coast of Yemen early on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake occurred about 135 miles (217 km) from the Yemeni mainland and 135 miles north of Yemen’s Socotra island at a depth of six miles (10 km) in the Arabian Sea, the USGS said. 0 Comments