Earthquakes in the United Arab Emirates
No events have been recorded in the United Arab Emirates in the past 30 days, though the great majority are too small to be felt at the surface. Activity here is almost entirely crustal, which means shaking at the surface is strong relative to the magnitudes involved.
1 earthquakes have been recorded in the United Arab Emirates in our catalogue, 0 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 4.3 and the average focal depth 11 km. 1 event reached magnitude 4 or above, but none reached magnitude 5.
The strongest earthquake recorded in the United Arab Emirates in this period was a magnitude 4.3 event near Dibba Al-Fujairah, United Arab Emirates on 04 November 2025, at a depth of 11 km. A magnitude 4.3 earthquake radiates roughly 43 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include Dibba Al-Fujairah (1).
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in the United Arab Emirates
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | Dibba Al-Fujairah, United Arab Emirates | 11.4 | United Arab Emirates | View details View |
Strongest recorded earthquakes in the United Arab Emirates
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | Dibba Al-Fujairah, United Arab Emirates | 11.4 | United Arab Emirates | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in the United Arab Emirates?
1 earthquakes are recorded in the United Arab Emirates in our catalogue, including 0 in the past 30 days and 1 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in the United Arab Emirates?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 4.3 event near Dibba Al-Fujairah, United Arab Emirates on 04 November 2025.
Is the United Arab Emirates at risk of earthquakes?
Earthquake hazard depends on proximity to active faults and plate boundaries rather than on national borders. The record for the United Arab Emirates shows 1 events of magnitude 4 or above, which is the band at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Consult your national seismic hazard agency for building-code and preparedness guidance.
Earthquakes in the United Arab Emirates by month
Event counts for the United Arab Emirates reflect seismic network density as well as genuine activity. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.