UAE: Two earthquakes recorded in Dibba Al Fujairah

Two minor earthquakes were recorded in Dibba Al Fujairah on Monday, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has confirmed.

The report by NCM’s National Seismic Network, confirmed that a 3.1 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale was recorded in Dibba Al Fujairah on May 24, 2021, at 4.54am. The quake occurred at a depth of 5 km.

 

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Meanwhile, a second quake measuring 2.3 on the Richer scale was felt in the same region at 7.24am, the centre reported.

 

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Temperatures are expected to soar to 49°C across the country’s internal areas today, with light to moderate winds and dust storm anticipated as well, NCM confirmed.

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