5-point earthquake hits Iran and UAE

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 points was registered in the southern part of Iran this morning and in the UAE abou 20 seconds later, RIA Novosti reports.The epicenter of the earthquake was located 300km from the Abu-Dhabi. Residents of Abu-Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai could feel the earthquake. Many left their apartments. No damage has been reported.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 points was registered in the southern part of Iran this morning and in the UAE abou 20 seconds later, RIA Novosti reports.

The epicenter of the earthquake was located 300km from the Abu-Dhabi. Residents of Abu-Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai could feel the earthquake. Many left their apartments. No damage has been reported.