Magnitude 1.6 earthquake recorded off Dibba Al Fujairah, UAE's NCM says
In short
The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) recorded a magnitude 1.6 earthquake off the coast of Dibba Al Fujairah at 21:58 local time on 16 October 2026. Gulf News described it as a minor tremor.
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The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) recorded a magnitude 1.6 earthquake off the coast of Dibba Al Fujairah at 21:58 UAE local time on 16 October 2026, according to WAM, the Emirates News Agency, and Emirates 24|7. Both said the National Seismic Network stations of the NCM made the recording. [ 2 , 3 ]
Gulf News described it as a minor tremor measuring 1.6 on the Richter scale and gave the time as 9.58pm. It said the NCM shared the update on social media and that the centre confirmed the magnitude and location. Gulf News added that Dibba is on the UAE's east coast, in the emirate of Fujairah. [ 1 ]
Why it matters
The documents report only the recording of the tremor by the NCM's seismic network and give no information on damage or effects. Its significance is modest on the basis of what they say.
Key facts
- The NCM's National Seismic Network stations recorded a magnitude 1.6 earthquake off the coast of Dibba Al Fujairah. [ 2 , 3 ]
- The earthquake was recorded at 21:58 UAE local time on 16 October 2026. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Gulf News called it a minor tremor and said the NCM shared the update on social media. [ 1 ]
- Gulf News said Dibba is on the UAE's east coast, in the emirate of Fujairah. [ 1 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- Whether the tremor caused any damage or was felt on land. None of the documents mention damage, injuries or whether it was felt.