Latest earthquakes near West Jerusalem, Jerusalem today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near West Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in West Jerusalem? If an earthquake is happening right now near West Jerusalem, it will show up within minutes.
West Jerusalem Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of West Jerusalem, Jerusalem 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 West Jerusalem in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near West 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 West Jerusalem
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near West 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 West Jerusalem, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near West Jerusalem in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Jul 11, 1927 15:04, 46 kilometers (29 mi) west-northwest of West Jerusalem. It is the strongest earthquake near West 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 West Jerusalem, 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 West Jerusalem.
Nearest earthquakes from West Jerusalem
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to West Jerusalem, 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 West Jerusalem.
When was the last earthquake in West Jerusalem, Jerusalem?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near West Jerusalem on the evening of March 23, 2024 at 20:35 local time (Asia/Jerusalem). The center of this earthquake was located 80km north of West Jerusalem at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near West Jerusalem, Jerusalem in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near West Jerusalem, Jerusalem?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near West Jerusalem on the afternoon of July 11, 1927 at 15:04 local time (Asia/Jerusalem). The center of this earthquake was located 46km east-northeast of West Jerusalem at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near West Jerusalem since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near West Jerusalem, Jerusalem?
In the past 10 years, 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from West Jerusalem. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 166 days.
