Earthquake: Eastern Mediterranean Sea
5.4Magnitude
Felt in Israel III weak
On 11 May 2012 at 21:48 (Israel time) a magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred Eastern Mediterranean Sea, at a depth of 17 km. Estimated intensity: up to III (weak) in Kefar Rosh Haniqra.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kefar Rosh Haniqra | 163 km | III weak | 0 |
| Bezet | 165 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Liman | 165 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Hanita | 166 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Shelomi | 165 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Gesher Haziw | 167 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Mazzuva | 167 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Sa'ar | 168 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
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| Locality | Distance | Estimated intensity | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adamit | 168 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Ya'ara | 168 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Nahariyya | 169 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Aramsha | 168 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Elon | 170 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Ben Ammi | 171 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Kabri | 170 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
What people reported
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Quake data
- Magnitude
- 5.4 (mb)
- Time (Israel)
- Time (UTC)
- 2012-05-11 18:48:29
- Epicentre
- 34.304°N, 34.142°E
- Depth
- 17 km
- Region
- Eastern Mediterranean Sea
- Shown source
- USGS
- Last update
All sources
| Source | Magnitude | Epicentre | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGS | 5.4 mb | 34.30, 34.14 |
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