Home GCC Saudi Arabia Minor earthquake recorded in Saudi Arabia The quake, measuring 3.45 on the Richter scale, was recorded in the Asir region, 16km to the east of Khamis Mushayt by Staff writer May 10, 2020 A minor earthquake measuring 3.45 on the Richter scale and with 6km depth was recorded in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Seismic monitoring stations of the National Network for Earthquakes and Volcanoes of the Saudi Geological Survey, recorded the tremor on Saturday afternoon in Asir region, 16km to the east of Khamis Mushayt city, the report said. Tariq Abalkhail, official spokesman of the Saudi Geological Survey, was quoted as stating that seismic monitoring stations are working around the clock. He also reassured citizens and residents that the situation is stable and that there are no need to panic. Parts of the kingdom face minor seismic activity in intermittent intervals. Last month, a tremor measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale and 9km in depth was recorded east of Al Qunfudah governorate. Tags Asir earthquake News richter scale Saudi Arabia 0 Comments You might also like Saudi Arabia taps debt markets with $12bn three-part bond Saudi’s PIF secures $7bn murabaha credit facility Dubai ranks among top 10 in Global Power City Index 2024 Saudi’s Energy Capital Group closes oversubscribed SAR600m fund
