Mild 3.5-magnitude earthquake recorded in Abu Dhabi’s Al Sila’a

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A 3.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the UAE during the early hours of Friday, August 8, 2025, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) announced.

According to the NCM, the quake struck at 12:00 a.m. UAE time in Al Sila’a, Abu Dhabi, at a depth of three kilometres.

 

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The tremor was mildly felt by some residents but caused no damage or impact, the centre confirmed.