Minor earthquake reported in Fujairah

Sunday, 19 April 2026 22:39

By ARN News Staff

A minor 2.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Fujairah's Al Halah on Sunday.

According to the National Centre of Meteorology's (NCM) National Seismic Network, the tremor occurred in the area at 9:15 pm.

The NCM confirmed to ARN that the quake was felt by residents, but had no impact on the country.

Al Halah is a mountainous area located approximately 45 km northwest of the emirate of Fujairah.

A 2.0 Magnitude Earthquake is recorded in AL HALAH at 21:15, 19/04/2026 "UAE time” According to the NCM “National Seismic Network
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