Minor 1.6-Magnitude Tremor Recorded Off Dibba Coast
Earthquake Detected Offshore
A minor earthquake measuring 1.6 on the Richter scale was recorded off the coast of Dibba in Fujairah on Friday night, October 16.
The tremor was detected offshore near Dibba, in the emirate of Fujairah.
Official Report from the National Centre of Meteorology
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reported the earthquake through its National Seismic Monitoring Network.
NCM’s announcement included both the magnitude and the precise location of the seismic activity.
Timing and Communication
The NCM’s network detected the tremor at 9:58 pm UAE time.
Details of the event were shared in an update posted on the centre’s social media channels.
