Home Local News mild Earthquake in UAE, residents feel tremors
Local News

mild Earthquake in UAE, residents feel tremors

A few UAE residents experienced the effects of a mild earthquake which struck the country on Thursday, reported the National Centre of Meteorology.

The quake was recorded at 8.03pm local time and measured 1.9 on the Richter scale.

In a post on social media, the NCM said the tremors were “slightly felt by residents and without any effect in the United Arab Emirates.”

The 1.9-magnitude earthquake was felt in Dibba Al Fujairah at 8 o’clock, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). Residents “slightly felt” it, but the NCM added that it had no impact on the nation.

The authorities urged members of the public to take information from relevant sources and not to follow on rumors.    

Leave a comment

Leave a Reply

Related Articles

Dubai Adds 726 New Bus Shelters to Improve Public Transport Experience

Dubai continues to raise the bar for public transport. The Roads and...

Sharjah Public Libraries Launch 24-Hour Smart Locker Book Pickup

Book lovers in Sharjah now have a reason to stay up late—or...

DAZ Festival Al Ain Is Ending Soon — Here’s Why It’s Worth the Drive

The DAZ Festival Al Ain is wrapping up this weekend, and if...

UAE Weather Today: Rain, Winds and Cloudy Skies Expected Across the Country

Residents across the UAE can expect a mix of rain, cloud cover,...