Qatar Seismic Information Network in Abu Hamour recorded an earthquake measuring 5.9 in Southern Iran at 9:34 am, tremors of which was felt in some Gulf countries.
The information was tweeted by Qatar Meteorology Department in Arabic that roughly translated to "on Thursday, 19/04/2018, an earthquake measuring 5.6 in Southern Iran hit a depth of 10km; the effects of which was felt in some Gulf countries."
The top floors of the commercial offices in the West Bay area felt the tremors with some of them being evacuated as a precautionary measure. Some of the residents took to twitter to express their concerns and query if there were many who felt the shake.
Qatar Meteorology Department and the Civil Aviation Department also shared an update from the National Seismic Information Network that clarified the tremors felt in West Bay and other highrises of Qatar were due to the seismic waves caused by earthquake in Iran.
