Earthquake: 16 km NW of Qiryat Shemona

4.2Magnitude

12 June 2008, 18:41 (Israel time)

Felt in Israel III weak

On 12 Jun 2008 at 18:41 (Israel time) a magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 16 km NW of Qiryat Shemona, at a depth of 0 km. Estimated intensity: up to III (weak) 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.

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Intensity by locality

The 8 localities with the highest estimated intensity, with public reports where there are any.

Locality	Distance	Estimated intensity
Misgav Am	11 km	III weak
Margaliyyot	14 km	III weak
Kefar Gil'adi	14 km	III weak
Mennara	15 km	III weak
Yuval	15 km	III weak
Qiryat Shemona	16 km	III weak
Ma'yan Barukh	17 km	III weak
Ghajar	17 km	III weak

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Locality	Distance	Estimated intensity
Bet Hillel	18 km	III weak
Hagosherim	19 km	III weak
Dafna	20 km	III weak
Dan	20 km	III weak
She'ar Yashuv	20 km	III weak
Sede Nehemya	21 km	III weak
Kefar Blum	21 km	III weak

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Quake data

Magnitude: 4.2 (mb)
Time (Israel): 12 June 2008 18:41:01
Time (UTC): 2008-06-12 15:41:01
Epicentre: 33.310°N, 35.450°E
Depth: 0 km
Region: 16 km NW of Qiryat Shemona
Shown source: USGS
Last update: 7 Nov 2014 03:36

All sources

Source	Magnitude	Epicentre	Updated
USGS	4.2 mb	33.31, 35.45	7 Nov 2014 03:36

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