Parts of UAE experience mild earthquake - GulfToday

Parts of UAE experience mild earthquake

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Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

A mild earthquake was experienced in the UAE on Sunday night, according to National Center of Meteorology (NCM).

The NCM said, “A 1.2 magnitude earthquake is recorded in Al Raheeb – Dibba Al Fujairah at 22:27, 22/09/2024 UAE time according to the NCM National Seismic Network.”

The quake was slightly felt in the region with no report of any damage.

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