Earthquake: 33 km E of Arad

4.3Magnitude

16 March 2004, 01:49 (Israel time)

Felt in Israel III weak

On 16 Mar 2004 at 01:49 (Israel time) a magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 33 km E of Arad, at a depth of 12 km. Estimated intensity: up to III (weak) in En Gedi.

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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.

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Intensity by locality

The 8 localities with the highest estimated intensity, with public reports where there are any.

Locality	Distance	Estimated intensity
En Gedi	17 km	III weak
Mizpe Shalem	27 km	III weak
Arad	33 km	III weak
Karmel	35 km	III weak
Ma'on	36 km	III weak
Ma'ale Amos	39 km	III weak
Pene Hever	38 km	III weak
Almog	43 km	III weak

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Locality	Distance	Estimated intensity
Asefar	41 km	III weak
Bet Yattir	41 km	III weak
Har Amasa	42 km	III weak
Noqedim	42 km	III weak
Suseya	41 km	III weak
Qalya	43 km	III weak
Derig'at	45 km	III weak

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Quake data

Magnitude: 4.3 (ml)
Time (Israel): 16 March 2004 01:49:56
Time (UTC): 2004-03-15 23:49:56
Epicentre: 31.370°N, 35.540°E
Depth: 12 km
Region: 33 km E of Arad
Shown source: USGS
Last update: 7 Nov 2014 03:21

All sources

Source	Magnitude	Epicentre	Updated
USGS	4.3 ml	31.37, 35.54	7 Nov 2014 03:21

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