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Minor earthquake hits Musandam region, UAE's NCM reports
The quake, which hit the south of Musandam, was of 2.2 magnitude
The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology recorded a 2.2-magnitude tremor in south of Musandam on January 3, at 10.43 UAE time.
Musandam lies to the south of the Strait of Hormuz and is mainly governed by Oman as the Musandam Governorate, with certain parts governed by the UAE, including Ras Al Khaimah and parts of Dibba.
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Recently, magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck the south of Musandam on Sunday, December 28, NCM's National Seismic Network reported.
The tremor occurred at 4:44 a.m. UAE time at a depth of 5 km and was lightly felt by residents in the UAE, though authorities confirmed it caused no damage.
Similarly, on November 4, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake hit the south of Musandam, with tremors felt across the Emirates
Although the UAE is not located in a major earthquake zone, occasional tremors can be felt because of its closeness to the Zagros mountain range, one of the world’s most active seismic regions. With neighbouring countries such as Iran, Iraq, and Oman frequently experiencing earthquakes, minor shaking is sometimes felt across the Emirates.
Earlier in 2025, on August 22, a magnitude 3.3 quake shook the Safad area in Fujairah.
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