Earthquake: Iran
5.0Magnitude
Not felt in Israel
On 11 Aug 2012 at 15:30 (Israel time) a magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred Iran, at a depth of 4 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.
The epicentre is far away, outside the map: Iran. The arrow on the map shows the direction.
How strong was it where I am?
Intensity by locality
The 0 localities with the highest estimated intensity, with public reports where there are any.
The estimated intensity in Israel is below II (not felt), so there is no coloured layer.
What people reported
No reports yet.
Quake data
- Magnitude
- 5.0 (mb)
- Time (Israel)
- Time (UTC)
- 2012-08-11 12:30:12
- Epicentre
- 38.440°N, 46.780°E
- Depth
- 4 km
- Region
- Iran
- Shown source
- USGS
- Last update
All sources
| Source | Magnitude | Epicentre | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGS | 5.0 mb | 38.44, 46.78 |
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
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Quakes nearby in the 7 days before
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