A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck the south of Musandam on Tuesday, November 4, at 4.40pm local time
According to the National Seismic Network of the National Center for Meteorology (NCM), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 5 kilometres. While some residents in the UAE felt the tremor, it caused no impact in the country.
The NCM confirmed that the event was detected by monitoring stations across the Emirates, which continuously track seismic activity in the region.
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Earlier this year, the UAE experienced a few minor earthquakes. On August 22, a 3.3-magnitude tremor was felt in the Safad area of Fujairah at 12:35 pm. The quake was recorded by NCM stations, but there were no reports of damage.
Similarly, on August 5 and August 8, 2.0-magnitude quakes were detected in Khor Fakkan, a town on the Gulf of Oman, with slight tremors felt locally.
Fujairah has experienced seismic activity before. In October 2023, a minor earthquake struck Dibba Al Fujairah just after 6:15 am, and residents reported feeling slight tremors.
The NCM has previously advised that during an earthquake, it’s crucial to stay calm and act quickly to ensure safety. Their guidance covers measures for indoors, outdoors, and while driving:
Indoors:
- Protect your head and face with a sturdy but lightweight object, or take cover under a table or bed.
- Avoid hanging or loose objects, mirrors, glass, and windows.
- Stay away from elevators.
- Once the tremor stops, turn off power supplies — electricity, gas, and water — before leaving the house.
Outdoors:
- Stay clear of tall buildings and towers.
- Move to an open space.
- Be alert for falling walls and unstable objects.
- Do not enter buildings immediately after a tremor.
While Driving:
- Pull over to a safe area and wait for the shaking to stop.
- Avoid bridges, power lines, and buildings whenever possible.
