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Recent Rishon LeTsiyyon Earthquake News
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Aug 3, 2026 03:00AM
On Monday Night an Unusually powerful M5.0 Earthquake struck near Suez in Egypt.
Rishon LeTsiyyon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rishon LeTsiyyon, Central District 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 Rishon LeTsiyyon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Rishon LeTsiyyon 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 | 21 | 95.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 4.55% |
| 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 Rishon LeTsiyyon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rishon LeTsiyyon occurred on Aug 3, 2026 03:00 local time (Asia/Jerusalem timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) south-west of Rishon LeTsiyyon, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rishon LeTsiyyon in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Feb 18, 1924 19:03, 298 kilometers (185 mi) south-west of Rishon LeTsiyyon. It is the strongest earthquake near Rishon LeTsiyyon in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Rishon LeTsiyyon, Central District 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 Rishon LeTsiyyon.
Nearest earthquakes from Rishon LeTsiyyon
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rishon LeTsiyyon, Central District. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Rishon LeTsiyyon.
When was the last earthquake in Rishon LeTsiyyon, Central District?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Rishon LeTsiyyon on the night of August 3, 2026 at 03:00 local time (Asia/Jerusalem). The center of this earthquake was located 274km southwest of Rishon LeTsiyyon at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rishon LeTsiyyon, Central District in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rishon LeTsiyyon, Central District?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Rishon LeTsiyyon on the evening of February 18, 1924 at 19:03 local time (Asia/Jerusalem). The center of this earthquake was located 298km north-northwest of Rishon LeTsiyyon at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rishon LeTsiyyon since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rishon LeTsiyyon, Central District?
In the past 10 years, 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rishon LeTsiyyon. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 166 days.
