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Earthquakes In Diverse Places
Earthquake shakes northern Israel
Earthquake measuring 3.7 on Richter Scale felt north of Metula as
well as in Kiryat Shmona and Safed.
Aviel Magnezi
Published: 03.07.12, 12:08 / Israel News
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake was felt in northern Israel on
Wednesday morning. The Geological Survey of Israel told Ynet that
the quake's epicenter was in south Lebanon and that it was
primarily felt north of Metula. Israelis reported feeling the
quake in Kiryat Shmona, Shlomi and Safed as well. No injuries or
damage were immediately reported.
"I suddenly felt the earth shaking below me," Bracha Cook from
Kiryat Shmona told Ynet. "It wasn't scary, just odd. I sat and
felt the earth moving, the whole office did but no one panicked."
Safed Municipal engineer Rafi Graziani said he felt the
earthquake at his office. "It lasted a few seconds and everything
around me was shaking," he said.
Last month, a 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit the Kinneret area.