Minor 1.6‑magnitude tremor detected off Dibba Al Fujairah coast
Abu Dhabi: The National Seismic Network, operated by the National Centre of Meteorology, has logged a minor earthquake measuring 1.6 on the Richter scale.
Seismic reading details
The tremor was recorded by the network’s stations at 21:58 UAE local time on 16 October 2026.
Location and timing
The event occurred off the coast of Dibba Al Fujairah, in the eastern part of the Emirate of Fujairah.
Official note
A file photograph accompanies the report, and the National Centre of Meteorology confirmed the reading as part of its routine monitoring.
