Residents reported an earthquake nationwide, including in Haifa, Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv. The epicenter of the quake is likely Crete, Greece.
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.
In March, a 4.3-magnitude quake struck the southern city of Eilat, causing no injuries or damage.
According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the event was centered near the Red Sea, roughly 65 km south of Eilat and 16 km from Nuweiba in Sinai.
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