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The study evaluates soil erosion and sediment yield and investigates their spatial distribution in the Wadi Mubarak Basin, located along the Aqaba Back Road in southern Jordan. This basin has a significant impact on floodwater volumes and sedimentation levels. During high-intensity, short-duration rainstorms, erosion has resulted in fatalities and infrastructure damage through the blockage of box culverts and bridges, leading to road deterioration and traffic disruption. The study employed the Erosion Potential Method (EPM), also known as the Gavrilovic Method. Primary EPM parameters include the soil erosion coefficient, annual precipetation, and the temperature coefficient. The soil erosion coefficient incorporates the average slope coefficient, the coefficient of erosion type and extent, the soil protection coefficient, and the soil erodibility coefficient. Erosion intensity within the basin ranges from moderate to severe. The annual soil erosion is excessive in large Wadi beds in the main channels (> 42,000 m³/km²/year), which represents around 0.5% of the total surface area of the catchment. The results provide insights into erosion spatial patterns across the basin. They also establish a foundation for subsequent research and environmental management initiatives. Keywords: Gavrilović, Erosion Potential Method; Soil Erosion; Wadi Mubarak; Sedimentation; Soil Protection Index.