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Magnitude 4 earthquake recorded in south Saudi Arabia

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Magnitude 4 earthquake recorded in south Saudi Arabia

Riyadh - The earthquake was recorded at a depth 9.1 kilometres

Published: Sat 4 Nov 2017, 7:08 AM

Updated: Sun 5 Nov 2017, 9:39 AM

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An earthquake measuring 4 on the Richter scale struck Al Namas in Saudi Arabia on Friday, the Saudi Geological Society has said.
The earthquake was recorded at a depth 9.1 kilometers, the SGS said in a statement.

Meanwhile, the local administration in Asir affirmed that the tremors caused no damage.

On October 17, the survey authority reported a mild earthquake at the Red Sea of Jeddah.



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