Earthquake: 64 km SW of Eilat
5.5Magnitude
Felt in Israel IV largely observed
On 27 Jun 2015 at 18:34 (Israel time) a magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred 64 km SW of Eilat, at a depth of 22 km. Estimated intensity: up to IV (largely observed) 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 | 64 km | IV largely observed | 0 |
| Elot | 67 km | IV largely observed | 0 |
| Be'er Ora | 81 km | III weak | 0 |
| Elifaz | 90 km | III weak | 0 |
| Samar | 95 km | III weak | 0 |
| Shaharut | 101 km | III weak | 0 |
| Yotvata | 102 km | III weak | 0 |
| Mahane Yokhved | 103 km | III weak | 0 |
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| Locality | Distance | Estimated intensity | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerofit | 107 km | III weak | 0 |
| Qetura | 110 km | III weak | 0 |
| Lotan | 113 km | III weak | 0 |
| Shizzafon | 118 km | III weak | 0 |
| Yahel | 124 km | III weak | 0 |
| Paran | 154 km | III weak | 0 |
| Mahane Bildad | 168 km | III weak | 0 |
What people reported
No reports yet.
Quake data
- Magnitude
- 5.5 (mwb)
- Time (Israel)
- Time (UTC)
- 2015-06-27 15:34:03
- Epicentre
- 29.040°N, 34.667°E
- Depth
- 22 km
- Region
- 64 km SW of Eilat
- Shown source
- USGS
- Last update
All sources
| Source | Magnitude | Epicentre | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGS | 5.5 mwb | 29.04, 34.67 |
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