Earthquake: 29 km NE of Arad

4.2Magnitude

30 July 2015, 05:39 (Israel time)

Felt in Israel III weak

On 30 Jul 2015 at 05:39 (Israel time) a magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 29 km NE of Arad, at a depth of 13 km. Estimated intensity: up to III (weak) in En Gedi.

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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.

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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
En Gedi	11 km	III weak
Mizpe Shalem	22 km	III weak
Karmel	28 km	III weak
Ma'on	30 km	III weak
Ma'ale Amos	32 km	III weak
Arad	29 km	III weak
Pene Hever	31 km	III weak
Asefar	35 km	III weak

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Locality	Distance	Estimated intensity
Bet Yattir	35 km	III weak
Har Amasa	36 km	III weak
Noqedim	35 km	III weak
Suseya	35 km	III weak
Teqoa	37 km	III weak
Almog	39 km	III weak
Derig'at	40 km	III weak

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Quake data

Magnitude: 4.2 (mb)
Time (Israel): 30 July 2015 05:39:05
Time (UTC): 2015-07-30 02:39:05
Epicentre: 31.397°N, 35.478°E
Depth: 13 km
Region: 29 km NE of Arad
Shown source: USGS
Last update: 1 Aug 2022 00:34

All sources

Source	Magnitude	Epicentre	Updated
USGS	4.2 mb	31.40, 35.48	1 Aug 2022 00:34

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