Tremors felt in UAE after earthquake in Oman Sea

An earthquake with magnitude 2.7 shook the Oman coast on Saturday (today).

According to the international news agency, the earthquake happened at a depth of 10 kilometers.

National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology reported that minor tremors were also felt in the UAE.

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NCM shared a statement that reads, “A 2.7 magnitude (Richter Scale) earthquake is recorded in Oman Sea at 12:55 am (UAE time).”

A 2.7 Magnitude Earthquake on Richter scale is recorded in Oman Sea at 00:55, 03/04/2021 “UAE time” According to the NCM “National Seismic Network”.

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On the other hand, the National Seismic Network also reported that tremors with a low strength ranging from three to four on the Mercalli scale were felt in the UAE.

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