Minor earthquake recorded off UAE's Fujairah coast
A 2.3-magnitude tremor was detected off the emirate on Wednesday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology.
At a glance
- 2.3-magnitude earthquake detected off Fujairah coast on November 4
- Monitored by UAE's National Centre of Meteorology and National Seismic Network
- Second minor tremor in the area in recent weeks; earlier 1.6-magnitude quake on October 16
- No damage or injuries reported
The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology recorded a 2.3-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Fujairah on Wednesday, November 4. The seismic activity was monitored through the country's National Seismic Network.
The tremor follows a 1.6-magnitude earthquake recorded off Dibba Al Fujairah on October 16. No damage or injuries were reported from either incident.
Why it matters
The UAE experiences occasional seismic activity, with monitoring systems in place to track tremors and assess potential impacts on populated coastal areas.
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