Earthquake: Egypt
4.4Magnitude
Felt in Israel II scarcely felt
On 29 Nov 2016 at 19:01 (Israel time) a magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred Egypt, at a depth of 14 km. Estimated intensity: up to II (scarcely felt) 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 | 121 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Elot | 124 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Be'er Ora | 138 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Elifaz | 148 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Samar | 152 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Shaharut | 159 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Yotvata | 160 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Mahane Yokhved | 161 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
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| Locality | Distance | Estimated intensity | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerofit | 165 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Qetura | 168 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Lotan | 170 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Shizzafon | 175 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Yahel | 182 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Paran | 212 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
What people reported
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Quake data
- Magnitude
- 4.4 (mb)
- Time (Israel)
- Time (UTC)
- 2016-11-29 17:01:13
- Epicentre
- 28.556°N, 34.458°E
- Depth
- 14 km
- Region
- Egypt
- Shown source
- USGS
- Last update
All sources
| Source | Magnitude | Epicentre | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGS | 4.4 mb | 28.56, 34.46 |
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