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Earthquake: Iran

5.1Magnitude

Not felt in Israel

On 12 Aug 2012 at 01:24 (Israel time) a magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred Iran, at a depth of 4 km. By the intensity model it was most likely not felt in Israel.

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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.

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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.

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Quake data

Magnitude
5.1 (mb)
Time (Israel)
Time (UTC)
2012-08-11 22:24:02
Epicentre
38.482°N, 46.759°E
Depth
4 km
Region
Iran
Shown source
USGS
Last update

All sources

SourceMagnitudeEpicentreUpdated
USGS5.1 mb38.48, 46.76

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