The Geological Institute confirmed that a 3.4-magnitude earthquake was felt east of Hadera • Residents from the Haifa area reported that they felt the earthquake • Despite the reports, no inquiries were received at Moked 100 in the coastal district • The list of cities at high risk during an earthquake
N12 | Published 03/23/24 20:51
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The Geological Institute updated this evening (Saturday) that around 20:40 an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.4 was felt in the north of the country and in Sharon, east of Hadera. Residents from the Haifa area reported that they felt the earthquake. Despite this, no inquiries were received at the 100 hotline in the coastal district. No damage or casualties were reported.
Earthquakes in Haifa and Sharon Photo: google maps
Ten days ago, a 3.8 magnitude noise was felt in the north of the country. Residents in the Hula Valley and Kinneret area reported at the time that they felt the earthquake. Following the noise, alarms were activated in several schools throughout the Jordan Valley.
Over the years, state auditors have published reports with devastating scenarios regarding early preparation for strong earthquakes in Israel. According to a report by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, in a scenario in which there will be a strong earthquake in Israel – there are about 80,000 buildings that are defined as high risk and were built before 1985. In the event of a severe earthquake, 35% of them will be severely damaged. That is, high heavy damage will be caused to 28,600 buildings.
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