BREAKING: A Massive Earthquake Has Just Been Felt In Dubai And People Are Freaking Out
Early reports indicate that an earthquake of 7.2 magnitude hit Iraq within the last hour.
The epicentre of the earthquake was located near the city of Halabjah, Iraq on the Iraq/Iran border.
Tremors were felt throughout the Middle East
Social media reports show that the earthquake affected Iraq, Iran and Kuwait, as well as tremors being felt here in the UAE.
No reports yet on the extent of damage or injuries caused by the earthquake.
Prelim M7.2 earthquake Iran-Iraq border region Nov-12 18:18 UTC, updates https://t.co/6ucUuMffYD, 37 #quake tweets/min
— USGSted (@USGSted) November 12, 2017
UAE residents are in disbelief after experiencing the tremors
Did I just feel an earth tremor in Dubai?? Or is the wind really strong!! #dubai #earthquake
— The Cool Aunt (@thecoolauntau) November 12, 2017
Er was that an earthquake #abudhabi ?!
— JackDignum (@StanleySpurs) November 12, 2017
Okay Twitterland, did anyone in #AbuDhabi feel anything moving? I swear my sofa was just moving! #earthquake?
— ashley ????????♀️ (@AshleyfromNS) November 12, 2017
I can’t believe I’m writing this, but was that an earthquake in #Dubai?
— Siobhan Downes (@kiwisiobhan) November 12, 2017