3.5 magnitude earthquake strikes UAE, residents feel 'slight' tremor

The earthquake had a depth of 3km and was recorded at 12am UAE time

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Surabhi Vasundharadevi, Social Media Reporter
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3.5 magnitude earthquake strikes UAE, residents feel 'slight' tremor

Dubai: A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck UAE on Friday, August 8, 2025 the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reported.

The earthquake occurred at 12 am UAE time in Al Sila'a (Abu Dhabi) with a depth of 3 kilometers, according to the NCM.

The tremor was slightly felt by residents in the UAE and had no impacts, the NCM confirmed.

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