Earthquake measuring 3.1 on Richter scale hits Saudi Arabia’s Asir region

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An earthquake measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale shook Saudi Arabia’s south western Asir region on Wednesday just before 3 p.m. local time. (File/SPA)
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  • The earthquake had a depth of 2.5km and occurred 10km south of Khamis Mushait at  2:56 p.m.
  • No damage was recorded

RIYADH: An earthquake measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale shook Saudi Arabia’s south western Asir region on Wednesday just before 3 p.m. local time.

The earthquake had a depth of 2.5km and occurred 10km south of Khamis Mushait at  2:56 p.m., the Saudi Geological Survey tweeted. 

No damage was recorded. 

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