Earthquake: Saudi Arabia
4.4Magnitude
Felt in Israel II scarcely felt
On 4 Apr 2008 at 17:05 (Israel time) a magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred Saudi Arabia, at a depth of 1 km. Estimated intensity: up to II (scarcely felt) in Eilat.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eilat | 94 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Elot | 96 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Be'er Ora | 110 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Elifaz | 120 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Samar | 124 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Yotvata | 131 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Shaharut | 132 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Gerofit | 136 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
Show 7 more localities
| Locality | Distance | Estimated intensity | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahane Yokhved | 136 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Qetura | 139 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Lotan | 141 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Shizzafon | 148 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Yahel | 152 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Paran | 183 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Mahane Bildad | 197 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
What people reported
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Quake data
- Magnitude
- 4.4 (mb)
- Time (Israel)
- Time (UTC)
- 2008-04-04 14:05:17
- Epicentre
- 28.720°N, 35.070°E
- Depth
- 1 km
- Region
- Saudi Arabia
- Shown source
- USGS
- Last update
All sources
| Source | Magnitude | Epicentre | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGS | 4.4 mb | 28.72, 35.07 |
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