A 4.6-magnitude earthquake jolted Israel early Wednesday morning, waking residents across the country. The tremors were felt in major cities and towns, including Haifa, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and various central regions.

The epicenter is believed to be near Crete, Greece, where a stronger 6.3-magnitude earthquake was reported. 

This connection suggests the seismic activity in Israel may be linked to the larger event in the Mediterranean.