Earthquake: Red Sea
3.7Magnitude
Not felt in Israel II scarcely felt
On 8 Jul 2015 at 05:15 (Israel time) a magnitude 3.7 earthquake occurred Red Sea, at a depth of 14 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.
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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 | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eilat | 92 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Elot | 95 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Be'er Ora | 109 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Elifaz | 119 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Samar | 123 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Yotvata | 131 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Shaharut | 131 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Mahane Yokhved | 133 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
Show 5 more localities
| Locality | Distance | Estimated intensity | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerofit | 136 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Qetura | 139 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Lotan | 141 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Shizzafon | 147 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Yahel | 153 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
What people reported
No reports yet.
Quake data
- Magnitude
- 3.7 (mb)
- Time (Israel)
- Time (UTC)
- 2015-07-08 02:15:28
- Epicentre
- 28.753°N, 34.731°E
- Depth
- 14 km
- Region
- Red Sea
- Shown source
- USGS
- Last update
All sources
| Source | Magnitude | Epicentre | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGS | 3.7 mb | 28.75, 34.73 |
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