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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 · 16 newsrooms covering

A preliminary magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck Israel's Arava region on Wednesday at 11:00 AM, with the tremor felt across the country. The quake occurred at a depth of 18 kilometers and was also registered in Jordan. The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure stated that updates would be provided as more data becomes available.

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  • A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was felt across Israel on Wednesday.
  • The tremor occurred in the Arava region at a depth of 18 kilometers.
  • The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure confirmed the quake was felt in Israel.
  • Jordan's Geological Survey reported the earthquake's magnitude as 3.
  • The data provided is preliminary and subject to further updates.
Magnitude 3.4 Earthquake Felt Across Israel's Arava Region
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An earthquake measuring a preliminary magnitude of 3.4 on the Richter scale occurred Wednesday at 11:00 AM in the Arava region, at a depth of 18 kilometers. The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure reported that the tremor was felt across Israel. Initial data from the Geological Survey of Israel indicated the magnitude, with further updates expected. The earthquake was also reportedly felt in Jordan, where the Jordanian Geological Survey registered its magnitude at 3. The ministry noted that the provided data is preliminary and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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