5.8 magnitude earthquake hits southern Iran, tremors slightly felt by UAE residents: NCM

The quake had no effect in the UAE though it was slightly felt by residents

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Dubai: An earthquake of 5.8 magnitude in Richter Scale hit southern Iran on Wednesday evening, the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology has said.

The quake was recorded at 7:17pm UAE time according to the NCM’s National Seismic Network. The quake had no effect in the UAE though it was slightly felt by residents, according to the NCM.

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