Latest earthquakes near Bet Shemesh, Jerusalem today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bet Shemesh, Jerusalem, Israel, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bet Shemesh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bet Shemesh (also known as בית שמש), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bet Shemesh Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bet Shemesh. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bet Shemesh and elsewhere.
Aug 3, 2026 03:00AM
On Monday Night an Unusually powerful M5.0 Earthquake struck near Suez in Egypt.
Bet Shemesh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bet Shemesh, Jerusalem in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bet Shemesh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Bet Shemesh 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 | 17 | 94.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 5.56% |
| 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 Bet Shemesh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bet Shemesh occurred on Aug 3, 2026 03:00 local time (Asia/Jerusalem timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 273 kilometers (170 mi) south-west of Bet Shemesh, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bet Shemesh in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Jul 11, 1927 15:04, 68 kilometers (42 mi) south-west of Bet Shemesh. It is the strongest earthquake near Bet Shemesh 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 Bet Shemesh, Jerusalem 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 Bet Shemesh.
Nearest earthquakes from Bet Shemesh
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bet Shemesh, Jerusalem. 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 Bet Shemesh.
When was the last earthquake in Bet Shemesh, Jerusalem?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bet Shemesh on the night of August 3, 2026 at 03:00 local time (Asia/Jerusalem). The center of this earthquake was located 273km southwest of Bet Shemesh at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bet Shemesh, Jerusalem in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bet Shemesh, Jerusalem?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bet Shemesh on the afternoon of July 11, 1927 at 15:04 local time (Asia/Jerusalem). The center of this earthquake was located 68km east-northeast of Bet Shemesh at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bet Shemesh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bet Shemesh, Jerusalem?
In the past 10 years, 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bet Shemesh. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 203 days.
