On February 2, 2024, at 9:10 PM local time, a minor earthquake occurred in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) reported. The seismic event, with a magnitude of 2.2, was recorded on the Richter scale and centered near Falaj Al Moalla in Umm Al Quwain.
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The earthquake, which had a depth of 5 kilometers, went unnoticed by residents in the affected region, and there have been no reports of damage or tremors felt across the country. The NCM confirmed that the seismic activity did not result in any significant impact on the populace.
Earthquakes of this magnitude are relatively common and usually do not lead to substantial consequences. The NCM continues to monitor and analyze seismic activity across the UAE, ensuring the safety and well-being of the residents.