A powerful 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck southern Iran early Sunday, triggering panic in towns near the epicentre but causing no deaths or major injuries. While Iran felt the shock, the UAE remained ...

A moderate earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale struck southern Iran on the morning of Sunday, February 1, 2026, but caused no significant damage or casualties and had no impact on the UAE.

The investigative minds at How to Survive examine earthquake magnitude comparisons and what they mean for survival preparedness.