M4.3 Depth: 11.4 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 8 km WSW of Dibba Al-Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (United Arab Emirates)

UTC time: 2025-11-04 12:40:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 8 km WSW of Dibba Al-Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (United Arab Emirates) on November 4, 2025 at 12:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

11.4 km

UTC time

2025-11-04 12:40:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

alfjyrt

Source

usgs

Coordinates

25.57560, 56.17740

Temperature

28.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.4 km

11.4 km — close to the regional average (10.5 km)

Regional average: 10.5 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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