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A minor earthquake was recorded in Israel’s Arava region on Wednesday, according to the Geological Institute. The tremor measured between 3.3 and 3.4 on the Richter scale, according to reports from both Ynet and Walla news agencies.

The earthquake was felt in multiple locations across the country, though initial reports indicate no significant damage or casualties. The Geological Institute is continuing to monitor seismic activity in the region.

Minor earthquakes of this magnitude are relatively common in the Arava region, which sits along the Syrian-African rift zone, a major geological fault line.

Sources: Ynet, Walla, www.israelhayom.co.il, Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post