Earthquake: Red Sea
5.0Magnitude
Felt in Israel III weak
On 16 May 2016 at 04:45 (Israel time) a magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred Red Sea, at a depth of 10 km. Estimated intensity: up to III (weak) 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 | 106 km | III weak | 0 |
| Elot | 109 km | III weak | 0 |
| Be'er Ora | 123 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Elifaz | 133 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Samar | 137 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Shaharut | 144 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Yotvata | 145 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Mahane Yokhved | 147 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
Show 7 more localities
| Locality | Distance | Estimated intensity | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerofit | 150 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Qetura | 153 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Lotan | 155 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Shizzafon | 161 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Yahel | 167 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Paran | 197 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Mahane Bildad | 211 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
What people reported
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Quake data
- Magnitude
- 5.0 (mb)
- Time (Israel)
- Time (UTC)
- 2016-05-16 01:45:59
- Epicentre
- 28.652°N, 34.619°E
- Depth
- 10 km
- Region
- Red Sea
- Shown source
- USGS
- Last update
All sources
| Source | Magnitude | Epicentre | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGS | 5.0 mb | 28.65, 34.62 |
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