A moderate earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale struck the southern region of Musandam on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 4:40 PM local time. The seismic event, recorded by the National Seismic Network of the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), originated at a depth of 5 kilometers. While the tremors were felt by residents in the UAE, no significant damage or impact was reported in the country. The UAE, though not situated in a major earthquake-prone zone, occasionally experiences minor tremors due to its proximity to the seismically active Zagros mountain range, which spans Iran and Iraq. This region is known for frequent seismic activity, sometimes causing tremors to ripple into the Northern Emirates. Earlier this year, Oman’s Madha region, an exclave within the UAE, experienced a 2.2 magnitude quake in August, followed by a 3.3 magnitude tremor in Fujairah’s Safad area on August 22. Seismologist Mohamed Alhassani of the NCM highlighted that while such events are often centered far away, their effects can occasionally be felt in the UAE. The incident underscores the importance of continued seismic monitoring and public awareness in the region.