Earthquake: Eastern Mediterranean Sea
4.5Magnitude
May have been felt weakly II scarcely felt
On 16 Dec 2000 at 16:27 (Israel time) a magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred Eastern Mediterranean Sea, at a depth of 33 km. By the intensity model it was most likely not felt in Israel.
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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.
The estimated intensity in Israel is below II (not felt), so there is no coloured layer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kefar Gallim | 191 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Bustan Hagalil | 193 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Gesher Haziw | 192 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Hahoterim | 191 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Haifa | 192 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Tirat Karmel | 192 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Kefar Rosh Haniqra | 191 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Liman | 192 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
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| Locality | Distance | Estimated intensity | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megadim | 193 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Mazra'a | 193 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Nahariyya | 192 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Sa'ar | 192 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Evron | 193 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Shave Ziyyon | 192 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Bet Zevi | 194 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
What people reported
No reports yet.
Quake data
- Magnitude
- 4.5 (mb)
- Time (Israel)
- Time (UTC)
- 2000-12-16 14:27:07
- Epicentre
- 33.546°N, 33.134°E
- Depth
- 33 km
- Region
- Eastern Mediterranean Sea
- Shown source
- USGS
- Last update
All sources
| Source | Magnitude | Epicentre | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGS | 4.5 mb | 33.55, 33.13 |
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