Latest earthquakes near Jerusalem, Israel today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jerusalem, Israel, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jerusalem? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jerusalem (also known as ירושלים), it will show up within minutes.
Jerusalem Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jerusalem, 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 Jerusalem in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Jerusalem 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 | 22 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Jerusalem
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jerusalem occurred on May 15, 2019 19:53 local time (Asia/Jerusalem timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 267 kilometers (166 mi) west-northwest of Jerusalem, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jerusalem in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Jul 11, 1927 15:04, 47 kilometers (29 mi) west-northwest of Jerusalem. It is the strongest earthquake near Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem, 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 Jerusalem.
Earthquakes by city in Jerusalem
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Jerusalem, Israel.
Use this regional Jerusalem earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Modiin Ilit and Mevasseret Tsiyyon.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Jerusalem.
When was the last earthquake in Jerusalem, Israel?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Jerusalem on the evening of March 23, 2024 at 20:35 local time (Asia/Jerusalem). The center of this earthquake was located 82km north of Jerusalem at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jerusalem, Israel in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jerusalem, Israel?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Jerusalem on the afternoon of July 11, 1927 at 15:04 local time (Asia/Jerusalem). The center of this earthquake was located 47km north-east of Jerusalem at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jerusalem since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jerusalem, Israel?
In the past 10 years, 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jerusalem. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 166 days.
