The Saudi Geological Survey detected an earthquake in the Arabian Gulf, 55 km east of the city of Al Jubail early this morning. The earthquake measured 4 on the Richter scale. The official spokesman for the Saudi Geological Survey, Tariq bin Ali Aba Al-Khail, explained that the earthquake was caused by stresses affecting the ancient faults in the Arabian Gulf region. These stresses are a result of the movement of the Arabian plate colliding with the Eurasian plate.
He emphasized that this earthquake was relatively small and that Saudi borders were not affected. The situation is secure, and there is no cause for concern.
