Earthquake: 31 km NE of Geva Binyamin
4.5Magnitude
Felt in Israel IV largely observed
On 7 Jul 2004 at 17:35 (Israel time) a magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 31 km NE of Geva Binyamin, at a depth of 12 km. Estimated intensity: up to IV (largely observed) in Netiv Hagedud.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netiv Hagedud | 13 km | IV largely observed | 0 |
| Tomer | 14 km | III weak | 0 |
| Yafit | 14 km | III weak | 0 |
| Peza'el | 15 km | III weak | 0 |
| Massu'a | 18 km | III weak | 0 |
| Bet Haarava | 20 km | III weak | 0 |
| Wered Yeriho | 20 km | III weak | 0 |
| Ma'ale Efrayim | 20 km | III weak | 0 |
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| Locality | Distance | Estimated intensity | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokhav Hashahar | 21 km | III weak | 0 |
| Rimmonim | 22 km | III weak | 0 |
| Gittit | 23 km | III weak | 0 |
| Argaman | 24 km | III weak | 0 |
| Mizpe Yeriho | 24 km | III weak | 0 |
| Ade Ad | 24 km | III weak | 0 |
| Ammihay | 25 km | III weak | 0 |
What people reported
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Quake data
- Magnitude
- 4.5 (mb)
- Time (Israel)
- Time (UTC)
- 2004-07-07 14:35:08
- Epicentre
- 31.964°N, 35.574°E
- Depth
- 12 km
- Region
- 31 km NE of Geva Binyamin
- Shown source
- USGS
- Last update
All sources
| Source | Magnitude | Epicentre | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGS | 4.5 mb | 31.96, 35.57 |
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