Earthquake: Eastern Mediterranean Sea
4.7Magnitude
May have been felt weakly II scarcely felt
On 16 Oct 2004 at 17:28 (Israel time) a magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred Eastern Mediterranean Sea, at a depth of 50 km. By the intensity model it was most likely not felt in Israel.
Felt-intensity map
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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 Rosh Haniqra | 221 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Bezet | 224 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Gesher Haziw | 224 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Liman | 223 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Sa'ar | 225 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Shelomi | 224 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Hanita | 225 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Mazzuva | 226 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
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| Locality | Distance | Estimated intensity | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nahariyya | 226 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Evron | 227 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Shave Ziyyon | 227 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Adamit | 229 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Bustan Hagalil | 229 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Ben Ammi | 228 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Ya'ara | 228 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
What people reported
No reports yet.
Quake data
- Magnitude
- 4.7 (mwc)
- Time (Israel)
- Time (UTC)
- 2004-10-16 15:28:27
- Epicentre
- 34.335°N, 33.253°E
- Depth
- 50 km
- Region
- Eastern Mediterranean Sea
- Shown source
- USGS
- Last update
All sources
| Source | Magnitude | Epicentre | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGS | 4.7 mwc | 34.34, 33.25 |
The Geological Survey of Israel publishes its own solution on its site; it is linked, not copied here. Earthquakes on the Geological Survey of Israel site
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