Earthquake: Eastern Mediterranean Sea
4.3Magnitude
May have been felt weakly II scarcely felt
On 15 Apr 2005 at 09:24 (Israel time) a magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred Eastern Mediterranean Sea, at a depth of 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dor | 209 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Habonim | 209 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Hahoterim | 208 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Tirat Karmel | 209 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Kefar Gallim | 208 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Megadim | 209 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Newe Yam | 208 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Nahsholim | 208 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
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| Locality | Distance | Estimated intensity | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| En Karmel | 210 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Atlit | 208 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Or Aqiva | 212 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Bet Hananya | 211 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Bet Yannay | 212 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Bet Zevi | 210 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Jisr Az-Zarqa | 210 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
What people reported
No reports yet.
Quake data
- Magnitude
- 4.3 (mb)
- Time (Israel)
- Time (UTC)
- 2005-04-15 06:24:39
- Epicentre
- 33.084°N, 32.762°E
- Depth
- 24 km
- Region
- Eastern Mediterranean Sea
- Shown source
- USGS
- Last update
All sources
| Source | Magnitude | Epicentre | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGS | 4.3 mb | 33.08, 32.76 |
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