Earthquake: Eastern Mediterranean Sea
4.7Magnitude
Felt in Israel II scarcely felt
On 6 Feb 2023 at 03:57 (Israel time) a magnitude 4.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghajar | 210 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Yuval | 213 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Kefar Gil'adi | 213 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Misgav Am | 212 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Dan | 214 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Dafna | 215 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Ma'yan Barukh | 213 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Nimrod | 215 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
Show 7 more localities
| Locality | Distance | Estimated intensity | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senir | 214 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Bet Hillel | 217 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Hagosherim | 216 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Margaliyyot | 216 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Qiryat Shemona | 216 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| She'ar Yashuv | 215 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Kefar Szold | 219 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
What people reported
No reports yet.
Quake data
- Magnitude
- 4.7 (mb)
- Time (Israel)
- Time (UTC)
- 2023-02-06 01:57:26
- Epicentre
- 35.145°N, 35.314°E
- Depth
- 10 km
- Region
- Eastern Mediterranean Sea
- Shown source
- USGS
- Last update
All sources
| Source | Magnitude | Epicentre | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGS | 4.7 mb | 35.15, 35.31 |
The Geological Survey of Israel publishes its own solution on its site; it is linked, not copied here. Earthquakes on the Geological Survey of Israel site
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