Earthquake: 14 km S of Arad

4.1Magnitude

15 January 2026, 09:00 (Israel time)

Felt in Israel III weak

On 15 Jan 2026 at 09:00 (Israel time) a magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred 14 km S of Arad, at a depth of 10 km. Estimated intensity: up to III (weak) in Arad.

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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.

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Intensity by locality

The 8 localities with the highest estimated intensity, with public reports where there are any.

Locality	Distance	Estimated intensity
Arad	14 km	III weak
Kuseife	17 km	III weak
Ar'ara-Banegev	18 km	III weak
Dimona	18 km	III weak
Derig'at	23 km	III weak
Har Amasa	26 km	III weak
En Tamar	26 km	III weak
Al Sayyid	33 km	III weak

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Locality	Distance	Estimated intensity
Bet Yattir	28 km	III weak
Hura	32 km	III weak
Yeroham	31 km	III weak
Karmel	33 km	III weak
Ma'on	32 km	III weak
Nevatim	33 km	III weak
Suseya	30 km	III weak

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Quake data

Magnitude: 4.1 (mb)
Time (Israel): 15 January 2026 09:00:25
Time (UTC): 2026-01-15 07:00:25
Epicentre: 31.132°N, 35.212°E
Depth: 10 km
Region: 14 km S of Arad
Shown source: USGS
Last update: 3 Aug 2026 04:16

All sources

Source	Magnitude	Epicentre	Updated
USGS	4.1 mb	31.13, 35.21	3 Aug 2026 04:16

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