Earthquake: Syria
5.2Magnitude
Felt in Israel II scarcely felt
On 12 Aug 2024 at 23:55 (Israel time) a magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred Syria, at a depth of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nimrod | 239 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Ghajar | 242 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Senir | 242 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Odem | 244 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| El-Rom | 244 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Dan | 244 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| She'ar Yashuv | 245 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Dafna | 245 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
Show 7 more localities
| Locality | Distance | Estimated intensity | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagosherim | 247 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Yuval | 246 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Ma'yan Barukh | 246 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Bet Hillel | 249 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Kefar Gil'adi | 247 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Kefar Szold | 248 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Merom Golan | 249 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
What people reported
No reports yet.
Quake data
- Magnitude
- 5.2 (mww)
- Time (Israel)
- Time (UTC)
- 2024-08-12 20:55:59
- Epicentre
- 35.121°N, 37.015°E
- Depth
- 7 km
- Region
- Syria
- Shown source
- USGS
- Last update
All sources
| Source | Magnitude | Epicentre | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGS | 5.2 mww | 35.12, 37.02 |
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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