Earthquake: Red Sea
5.5Magnitude
Felt in Israel II scarcely felt
On 16 Jun 2020 at 17:30 (Israel time) a magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred Red Sea, at a depth of 10 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 | 247 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Elot | 250 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Be'er Ora | 264 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Elifaz | 274 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Samar | 278 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Yotvata | 286 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Shaharut | 286 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Mahane Yokhved | 289 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
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| Locality | Distance | Estimated intensity | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerofit | 291 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Qetura | 294 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Lotan | 296 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Shizzafon | 303 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Yahel | 307 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Paran | 338 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Mahane Bildad | 353 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
What people reported
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Quake data
- Magnitude
- 5.5 (mww)
- Time (Israel)
- Time (UTC)
- 2020-06-16 14:30:26
- Epicentre
- 27.344°N, 34.720°E
- Depth
- 10 km
- Region
- Red Sea
- Shown source
- USGS
- Last update
All sources
| Source | Magnitude | Epicentre | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGS | 5.5 mww | 27.34, 34.72 |
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