UAE residents feel tremors after twin quakes strike southern Iran

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UAE residents felt tremors on Tuesday morning after two strong earthquakes struck south of Iran.

Posting on social media, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck at 8:59 am, followed by a 6-magnitude earthquake at 9:10 am. 

Both quakes were recorded at a depth of 10 km.

The NCM added that it was "slightly felt by residents and without any effects on the UAE".  

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