Quake shakes Red Sea south of Eilat

A 5.4 magnitude earthquake has struck in the middle of the Red Sea, some 245 kilometers (150 miles) south of Eilat.

Shaking is felt as far north as the Sinai Peninsula.

No damage or injuries are reported in Israel.

A US Geological Survey Map showing the approximate location of the Red Sea earthquake on June 16, 2020. (screen capture: USGS)

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