Dr. Zuhair Nawab, President of the Saudi Geological Survey Commission, defied social media reports on an imminent earthquake in the city of Jeddah as categorically untrue. He said, in a statement, that this is not the first time such rumors are circulated, particularly about the city of Jeddah, which he said we don't know any scientific fact they could depend on. He added that the reports on an imminent earthquake in Jeddah are totally false and baseless, noting that such rumors were designed to spread chaos, panic and fear among people. He urged citizens and expatriates to remain reassured that the authorities concerned are vigilantly monitoring the seism and volcanic activity around the clock and would report to the relevant authority in case of any earthquake for necessary measures to be taken for the safety of people.
