Latest earthquakes near Haifa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Haifa, Israel, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Haifa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Haifa (also known as Χάιφα), it will show up within minutes.
Haifa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 41 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Haifa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Haifa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Haifa 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 | 39 | 95.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 4.88% |
| 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 Haifa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Haifa occurred on Jan 21, 2021 16:27 local time (Asia/Jerusalem timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) north-northwest of Haifa, at a depth of 63 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Haifa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Sep 29, 1918 14:07, 255 kilometers (158 mi) north-northwest of Haifa. It is the strongest earthquake near Haifa in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Haifa 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 Haifa.
Nearest earthquakes from Haifa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Haifa. 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 Haifa.
When was the last earthquake in Haifa?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Haifa on the morning of April 16, 2024 at 06:29 local time (Asia/Jerusalem). The center of this earthquake was located 254km northwest of Haifa at a depth of 41km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Haifa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Haifa?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Haifa on the afternoon of September 29, 1918 at 14:07 local time (Asia/Jerusalem). The center of this earthquake was located 255km north of Haifa at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Haifa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Haifa?
In the past 10 years, 41 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Haifa. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 89 days.
