Earthquake: 28 km NW of Qiryat Shemona
5.1Magnitude
Felt in Israel IV largely observed
On 15 Feb 2008 at 12:36 (Israel time) a magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred 28 km NW of Qiryat Shemona, at a depth of 10 km. Estimated intensity: up to IV (largely observed) in Misgav Am.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misgav Am | 24 km | IV largely observed | 0 |
| Margaliyyot | 25 km | IV largely observed | 0 |
| Kefar Gil'adi | 27 km | IV largely observed | 0 |
| Mennara | 27 km | IV largely observed | 0 |
| Aramsha | 28 km | IV largely observed | 0 |
| Shomera | 27 km | IV largely observed | 0 |
| Shetula | 27 km | IV largely observed | 0 |
| Even Menahem | 28 km | IV largely observed | 0 |
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| Locality | Distance | Estimated intensity | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adamit | 29 km | IV largely observed | 0 |
| Yuval | 29 km | IV largely observed | 0 |
| Qiryat Shemona | 28 km | IV largely observed | 0 |
| Gornot Hagalil | 30 km | IV largely observed | 0 |
| Hanita | 29 km | IV largely observed | 0 |
| Ma'yan Barukh | 30 km | IV largely observed | 0 |
| Netu'a | 29 km | IV largely observed | 0 |
What people reported
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Quake data
- Magnitude
- 5.1 (mwc)
- Time (Israel)
- Time (UTC)
- 2008-02-15 10:36:19
- Epicentre
- 33.327°N, 35.305°E
- Depth
- 10 km
- Region
- 28 km NW of Qiryat Shemona
- Shown source
- USGS
- Last update
All sources
| Source | Magnitude | Epicentre | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGS | 5.1 mwc | 33.33, 35.30 |
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Quakes nearby in the following 30 days
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Quakes nearby in the 7 days before
- Magnitude 4.315 km W of Qiryat ShemonaFelt in Israel
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