Earthquake: Red Sea
4.2Magnitude
May have been felt weakly II scarcely felt
On 6 Apr 2000 at 08:37 (Israel time) a magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred Red Sea, at a depth of 10 km. Estimated intensity: up to II (scarcely felt) in Eilat.
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Estimated intensity from a calibrated intensity model, adjusted by public reports. An estimate, not a measurement. The same information is in the table "Intensity by locality" below.
How strong was it where I am?
Intensity by locality
The 8 localities with the highest estimated intensity, with public reports where there are any.
| Locality | Distance | Estimated intensity | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eilat | 88 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Elot | 91 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Be'er Ora | 105 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Elifaz | 115 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Samar | 119 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Shaharut | 126 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Yotvata | 127 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Mahane Yokhved | 128 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
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| Locality | Distance | Estimated intensity | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerofit | 132 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Qetura | 135 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Lotan | 137 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Shizzafon | 142 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Yahel | 149 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Paran | 179 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Mahane Bildad | 193 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
What people reported
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Quake data
- Magnitude
- 4.2 (mb)
- Time (Israel)
- Time (UTC)
- 2000-04-06 06:37:34
- Epicentre
- 28.819°N, 34.633°E
- Depth
- 10 km
- Region
- Red Sea
- Shown source
- USGS
- Last update
All sources
| Source | Magnitude | Epicentre | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGS | 4.2 mb | 28.82, 34.63 |
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