Latest earthquakes near Israel today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Israel, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Israel? If an earthquake is happening right now near Israel (also known as ישראל), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Israel Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Israel. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Israel and elsewhere.
May 16, 2023 10:05PM
Shallow M4.3 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening in the Gulf Of Aqaba 193km from Hurghada (Egypt).
Israel Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 50 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Israel in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Israel in 2014. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Israel that year. The strongest had a 4.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Israel in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Israel during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 46 | 92.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 8.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Israel
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Israel occurred on Jun 27, 2015 18:34 local time (Asia/Jerusalem timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 246 kilometers (153 mi) south of Beersheba, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Israel in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 22, 1995 06:15, 270 kilometers (168 mi) south of Beersheba. It is the strongest earthquake near Israel in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Israel in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Israel.
Earthquakes by region of Israel
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Israel.
- Central District (HaMerkaz)
- Haifa
- Jerusalem (ירושלים)
- Northern District
- Southern District (הדרום)
- Tel Aviv (תל אביב)
- West Bank (Judea and Samaria Area)
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Israel.
When was the last earthquake in Israel?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Israel on the evening of November 25, 2023 at 18:39 local time (Asia/Jerusalem). The center of this earthquake was located 170km north of Haifa at a depth of 27km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Israel in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Israel?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Israel on the morning of November 22, 1995 at 06:15 local time (Asia/Jerusalem). The center of this earthquake was located 270km south of Beersheba at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Aqaba. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Israel since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Israel?
In the past 10 years, 50 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Israel. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 73 days.
