Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1351837 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-04-22 16:50:11 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-04-22 13:50:11 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-04-22 18:31:03 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.5 |
| Depth | 33 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 4 |
| Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Middle-East |
|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Administration area | Ash Sharqīyah |
| Nearest settlement | Al Jubayl |
| Distance | 67 km |
| Course | NNE |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | Indian Ocean |
| Water surface name | Persian Gulf |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.