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Earthquake hits Aqaba on Sunday morning

By JT - Apr 05,2020 - Last updated at Apr 05,2020

AMMAN — An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale at a depth of 8km was recorded in the south of Aqaba on Sunday, Jordan Seismological Observatory Director Mahmoud Qaryouti said.

The earthquake, reported at 8:05am, hit the area some 60 kilometres from the shores of the city and was felt by its residents, according to an observatory statement.

 

 

 

 

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