M3.1 Depth: 18.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near npt knrt, mhwz hzpwn (Israel)

UTC time: 2026-05-24 17:42:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near npt knrt, mhwz hzpwn (Israel) on May 24, 2026 at 17:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

18.5 km

UTC time

2026-05-24 17:42:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Israel

State

mhwz hzpwn

City

npt knrt

County

npt knrt

Source

emsc

Coordinates

32.85600, 35.63620

Temperature

14.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18.5 km

18.5 km — close to the regional average (16.4 km)

Regional average: 16.4 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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Ash Shaam, Harrat

Distance: 191 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Last eruption: -2670 ·Syria-Jordan-Saudi Arabia

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