Earthquake: Eastern Mediterranean Sea
4.4Magnitude
May have been felt weakly II scarcely felt
On 8 Jan 2017 at 11:22 (Israel time) a magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred Eastern Mediterranean Sea, at a depth of 19 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kefar Rosh Haniqra | 188 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Liman | 189 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Bustan Hagalil | 191 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Bezet | 191 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Gesher Haziw | 190 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Hahoterim | 190 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Haifa | 190 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Tirat Karmel | 190 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
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| Locality | Distance | Estimated intensity | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kefar Gallim | 189 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Mazra'a | 191 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Nahariyya | 190 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Sa'ar | 190 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Evron | 190 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Acre | 191 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Regba | 191 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
What people reported
No reports yet.
Quake data
- Magnitude
- 4.4 (mb)
- Time (Israel)
- Time (UTC)
- 2017-01-08 09:22:16
- Epicentre
- 33.585°N, 33.178°E
- Depth
- 19 km
- Region
- Eastern Mediterranean Sea
- Shown source
- USGS
- Last update
All sources
| Source | Magnitude | Epicentre | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGS | 4.4 mb | 33.58, 33.18 |
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