Minor 1.6-magnitude earthquake reported off Fujairah coast

A minor 1.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of Fujairah's Dibba on Friday.

According to the National Centre of Meteorology's (NCM) National Seismic Network, the tremor occurred in the area at 9:38 pm. 

A second one was recorded 20 minutes later at 9:58 pm. No damage or injuries were reported in either tremor. 

A 1.6 Magnitude Earthquake is recorded in Coast of Dibba Al Fujairah at 21:58, 16/10/2026 "UAE time” According to the NCM “National Seismic Network

— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) October 16, 2026