No earthquake in Jordan, observatory confirms after Mediterranean tremor
According to the observatory, the mild shaking felt by some was the result of a 6.1-magnitude earthquake that struck the Mediterranean Sea at 1:51 a.m. local time.
Officials confirmed that the tremor had no impact in Jordan and emphasized that the observatory continues to closely monitor seismic activity in the region.
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