The United Arab Emirates’ National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) documented a minor seismic event in the southern sector of the Musandam region on Saturday, January 3, 2026. According to official reports, the tremor registered a magnitude of 2.2 on the Richter scale and occurred precisely at 10:43 AM UAE local time.
The Musandam peninsula, known for its strategic location at the Strait of Hormuz, occasionally experiences such low-intensity seismic activity due to its proximity to tectonic plate boundaries. The NCM, which maintains advanced monitoring systems across the region, confirmed the earthquake’s parameters through its seismic detection network.
Geological experts emphasize that earthquakes of this magnitude typically cause no structural damage or human impact, often going unnoticed by the general population. The event occurred without any reports of aftershocks or subsequent seismic activity. Regional authorities have confirmed that no emergency protocols were activated following the tremor, and daily life continued without interruption throughout the affected area.
The timely reporting by the NCM demonstrates the UAE’s sophisticated disaster preparedness capabilities and advanced meteorological monitoring infrastructure. Such precise documentation of minor seismic events contributes valuable data to the broader scientific understanding of regional geological patterns and enhances predictive modeling for potential future seismic activity.