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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
3.4 magnitude quake rattles southern Israel
Sue Surkes is The Times of Israel's environment reporter
The Geological Survey of Israel reports a seismic event in the Arava region of southern Israel with an initial estimated magnitude of 3.4 on the Richter scale.
There are no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
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