Earthquake: Eastern Mediterranean Sea
4.8Magnitude
Felt in Israel II scarcely felt
On 15 May 2019 at 19:53 (Israel time) a magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred Eastern Mediterranean Sea, at a depth of 10 km. By the intensity model it was most likely not felt in Israel.
Felt-intensity map
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet Yannay | 213 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Havazzelet Hasharon | 213 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Mikhmoret | 213 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Newe Shalom | 213 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Ne'urim | 213 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Shoshannat Haamaqim( | 213 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Sedot Yam | 213 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Shoshannat Haamaqim | 213 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
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| Locality | Distance | Estimated intensity | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avihayil | 214 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Udim | 214 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Arsuf | 213 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Bitan Aharon | 214 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Bat Hen | 214 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Jisr Az-Zarqa | 214 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Giv'at Shappira | 214 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
What people reported
No reports yet.
Quake data
- Magnitude
- 4.8 (mb)
- Time (Israel)
- Time (UTC)
- 2019-05-15 16:53:46
- Epicentre
- 32.806°N, 32.651°E
- Depth
- 10 km
- Region
- Eastern Mediterranean Sea
- Shown source
- USGS
- Last update
All sources
| Source | Magnitude | Epicentre | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGS | 4.8 mb | 32.81, 32.65 |
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