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Earthquake: 26 km SW of Eilat

4.5Magnitude

Felt in Israel III weak

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On 11 Nov 2026 at 11:24 (Israel time) a magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 26 km SW of Eilat, at a depth of 16 km. Estimated intensity: up to III (weak) in Eilat.

The sources differ: by up to 0.4 in magnitude and 17 km in epicentre location. Shown: Geological Survey of Israel (via EMSC). The Geological Survey of Israel is the authority for quakes in and around Israel. Earthquakes on the Geological Survey of Israel site

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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.

LocalityDistanceEstimated intensityReports
Eilat26 kmIII weak0
Elot29 kmIII weak0
Be'er Ora43 kmIII weak0
Elifaz52 kmIII weak0
Samar57 kmIII weak0
Shaharut64 kmIII weak0
Yotvata65 kmIII weak0
Mahane Yokhved66 kmIII weak0
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LocalityDistanceEstimated intensityReports
Gerofit69 kmIII weak0
Qetura72 kmIII weak0
Lotan75 kmIII weak0
Shizzafon80 kmIII weak0
Yahel86 kmII scarcely felt0
Paran117 kmII scarcely felt0
Mahane Bildad131 kmII scarcely felt0

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Quake data

Magnitude
4.5 (mw)
Time (Israel)
Time (UTC)
2026-11-11 09:24:52
Epicentre
29.353°N, 34.823°E
Depth
16 km
Region
26 km SW of Eilat
Shown source
Geological Survey of Israel (via EMSC)
Last update

All sources

SourceMagnitudeEpicentreUpdated
EMSC4.1 mb29.34, 34.87
USGS4.1 mb29.47, 34.72
Geological Survey of Israel (EMSC)4.5 mw29.35, 34.82

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