Earthquake: Red Sea
4.5Magnitude
May have been felt weakly II scarcely felt
On 2 Feb 2006 at 11:49 (Israel time) a magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred Red Sea, at a depth of 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eilat | 193 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Elot | 196 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Be'er Ora | 211 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Elifaz | 220 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Samar | 225 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Yotvata | 232 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Shaharut | 232 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Mahane Yokhved | 234 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
What people reported
No reports yet.
Quake data
- Magnitude
- 4.5 (mb)
- Time (Israel)
- Time (UTC)
- 2006-02-02 09:49:49
- Epicentre
- 27.884°N, 34.411°E
- Depth
- 2 km
- Region
- Red Sea
- Shown source
- USGS
- Last update
All sources
| Source | Magnitude | Epicentre | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGS | 4.5 mb | 27.88, 34.41 |
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
Quakes nearby in the following 30 days
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