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5.7 magnitude quake strikes southern Iran with no impact on UAE

Zawya29-05-2025
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The centre confirmed that the earthquake was not felt in the UAE and had no impact on the country
ABU DHABI - The National Seismic Network stations of the National Centre of Meteorology recorded a 5.7-magnitude earthquake in southern Iran at 01:30 UAE local time today.
The centre confirmed that the earthquake was not felt in the UAE and had no impact on the country.
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