Strong tremors caused by a powerful earthquake in Pakistan measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale?struck some 566km in the northwest of Karachi, said the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology. Where it was felt in most parts of the UAE at around 12:26am on Wednesday, sending waves of panic among people who rushed out of their homes.
The NCMS confirmed that the tremors were felt deep inside the UAE. In a report issued at 2:10am, the centre said it has caused no harm in the UAE.
The tremors were felt by people living even in Al Ain. Police and Civil Defence department has not reported any material damage or causalities.? The quake, however, sent a wave of panic among residents in Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Sharjah, Ajman, Dubai, Al Ain, and parts of Abu Dhabi.
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