5.2 magnitude earthquake strikes southern Iran, UAE’s NCM confirms

The tremor was detected at 12:41am UAE time, according to the NCM

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Lekshmy Pavithran, Assistant Online Editor
earthquake recorded at 12:41am UAE time; no immediate reports of damage
earthquake recorded at 12:41am UAE time; no immediate reports of damage
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A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded in southern Iran on Saturday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) National Seismic Network.

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The tremor was detected by monitoring stations in the region and registered at a depth consistent with previous seismic activity in southern Iran. Authorities confirmed the event was logged at 12:41am UAE time.

No further details on impact or damage were immediately available.

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