Minor 3.5 magnitude earthquake strikes in Madaba

Jordan

Published: 2023-08-28 09:15

Last Updated: 2023-11-17 09:51


Minor 3.5 magnitude earthquake strikes in Madaba
Minor 3.5 magnitude earthquake strikes in Madaba

Monday, the Jordanian Seismological Observatory detected a seismic event registering a magnitude of 3.5 on the Richter scale. The earthquake originated in the northeastern vicinity of Theban city, located within the Madaba Governorate.

According to the Observatory's report, the tremor took place precisely at 3:09 am, manifesting at a depth of seven km beneath the Earth's surface. While characterized as a mild earthquake, it may have been perceivable to local residents in proximity to the epicenter.