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Magnitude 3.4 Earthquake Felt Across Southern Israel

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Magnitude 3.4 Earthquake Felt Across Israel's Arava Region

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Hebrew · 17 newsrooms covering

A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was detected in Israel's Arava region on Wednesday morning at 11:00 AM. The tremor was reportedly felt across the country. The Arava region is located in southern Israel and is situated along a major fault line.

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  • A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was felt in Israel's Arava region on Wednesday.
  • The tremor occurred at 11:00 AM and was reported across the country.
  • The Geological Survey confirmed the seismic event.
Magnitude 3.4 Earthquake Felt Across Israel's Arava Region
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A seismic event measuring a preliminary magnitude of 3.4 occurred in Israel's Arava region on Wednesday morning at 11:00 AM, according to the Geological Survey. Reports indicate that the tremor was felt across various parts of the country.

The Arava is a desert valley in southern Israel, bordering Jordan and extending from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. The geological survey monitors seismic activity in the region, which is prone to earthquakes due to its location along the Dead Sea Transform fault line.

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