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Parts of UAE shake as earthquake hits Iran

Magnitude 4.8 temblor reported south of Iran

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A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern Iran at 2:04am (UAE time) on March 16.

Slight tremors were felt in parts of the UAE and no damage was reported, according to the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM).

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