The Saudi Embassy was evacuated this morning due to the 5.5 magnitude quake, which jolted central Iraq and was felt in the capital city.
Saudi Ambassador to Baghdad Abdulaziz Al-Shammari said that the staff had been evacuated for their safety, reporting no casualties among the personnel.
In a statement to alriyadh, he said that the employees would be allowed to resume work once the Iraqi authorities finish checking the building which was not damaged.
The tremor and its aftershocks caused some panic in central Baghdad, with residents exiting buildings, witnesses said.
State TV said there were no reports of important damage or fatalities. Electricity and internet services were not interrupted in central Baghdad.
The Baghdad authorities appealed to the public to refrain from spreading rumours on social media websites, pledging to keep them update in case of any developments.