Latest earthquakes near Central District, Israel today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Central District, Israel, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Central District? If an earthquake is happening right now near Central District (also known as HaMerkaz), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Central District Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Central District. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Central District and elsewhere.
Nov 12, 2025 04:23PM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck near Paphos in Cyprus.
Nov 12, 2025 11:31AM
Shallow M5.2 FORESHOCK struck on Wednesday Morning near Paphos in Cyprus.
Central District Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Central District, Israel in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Central District in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Central District 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 | 26 | 96.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 3.7% |
| 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 Central District
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Central District occurred on Jun 10, 2022 04:40 local time (Asia/Jerusalem timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 293 kilometers (182 mi) north-northwest of Netanya, at a depth of 47 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Central District in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Feb 18, 1924 19:03, 260 kilometers (162 mi) north-northwest of Netanya. It is the strongest earthquake near Central District in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Central District, 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 Central District.
Earthquakes by city in Central District
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Central District, Israel.
- Kfar Saba (כפר סבא)
- Netanya (Νετάνια)
- Petaẖ Tiqva (פתח תקווה)
- Reẖovot (רחובות)
- Rishon LeTsiyyon (ראשון לציון)
Use this regional Central District earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Modi‘in Makkabbim Re‘ut, Lod, Ra'anana, Ramla, Hod HaSharon, Rosh Ha‘Ayin, Ness Ziona, El‘ad, Yavné, Eṭ Ṭaiyiba, Gedera, Be’er Ya‘aqov, Eṭ Ṭīra, Yehud, Kfar Yona, Gan Yavne, Kafr Qāsim, Kadima Zoran, Shoham, Ganei Tikva and Qalansuwa.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Central District.
When was the last earthquake in Central District, Israel?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Central District on the afternoon of November 12, 2025 at 16:23 local time (Asia/Jerusalem). The center of this earthquake was located 363km northwest of Netanya at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Central District, Israel in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Central District, Israel?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Central District on the evening of February 18, 1924 at 19:03 local time (Asia/Jerusalem). The center of this earthquake was located 260km north-northwest of Netanya at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Central District since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Central District, Israel?
In the past 10 years, 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Central District. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 135 days.
