The Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) said "At 1:52 am today, seismic monitoring stations affiliated to the National Center for Seismology and Volcanology recorded an earthquake measuring 3.3 on Richter scale." According to SGS Official Spokesman Tariq Aba Al-Khalil, the tremor occurred in an area located 16 km north of Namas City. He also said that the quake was felt in Namas governorate, but did not cause any damage.