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4.3-4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Felt in Eilat Region

An earthquake centered in Sinai was felt in Eilat, leading to disruptions at Ramon Airport.


Terminal building of Ramon Airport, Eilat
Terminal building of Ramon Airport, Eilat · Photo: Roman Toldy · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

An earthquake was felt this morning (Tuesday) in Eilat and its surrounding area. According to reports from the Jerusalem Post and Makor Rishon, the magnitude of the tremor was estimated between 4.3 and 4.5 on the Richter scale. Preliminary data from the Geological Survey of Israel indicates that the earthquake's epicenter was located near Taba in Sinai, approximately 224 kilometers from Israel. Following the event, Ramon Airport grounded flights for a short duration. Further details have not yet been released.

Sources: Jerusalem Post — front page, מקור ראשון, Calcalist

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