Dubai, May 27 (Emirates 24|7): The UAE’s National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology has issued a Seismic Risk Report in the wake of the 5.1 earthquake near Qeshm, Iran, that was felt in parts of the UAE.

The report states the alert level for the UAE has been turned on for now, with a warning that the level may be revised if necessary.

The report states the earthquake occurred at 9.44am in the Southern Iran region, approximately 279km North East from Abu Dhabi, 156km North East from Dubai and 52km North West from Ash Sham.

The epicentre of the quake was approximately 78km from Ras Al Khaimah, confirmed NCMS.

The authority has also confirmed an intensity of three on the MMI scale, felt across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman.

Meanwhile, The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority for the UAE has confirmed that the tremors felt earlier today.

In a statement, the UAE authority stated: “We reassure the public that the mild tremors have had no effect on the state.”

Earlier, seismologist from NCMS told Emirates 24|7: “The magnitude felt across parts of the UAE measured 4.0 on the Richter Scale, with no damage reported.”

There are reports of buildings across the UAE being evacuated as a safety measure.

People took to Twitter stating that buildings in Downtown area, along with DIFC, Dubai Marina and Dubai Media/Internet City have been evacuated.

Meanwhile, Sharjah Police tweeted that there is no damage caused.

Residents reported experiencing tremors lasting “five to eight seconds”.

Madhura D, a resident of Discovery Gardens, said: “I was working at home and suddenly the table started shaking. Though it stopped shaking for a second it started shaking again.”