Latest earthquakes near Southern District, Israel today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Southern District, Israel, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Southern District? If an earthquake is happening right now near Southern District (also known as הדרום), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Southern District Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Southern District. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Southern District and elsewhere.
Nov 12, 2025 11:31AM
Shallow M5.2 FORESHOCK struck on Wednesday Morning near Paphos in Cyprus.
Southern District Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Southern District, 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 Southern District in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Southern District 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 | 20 | 95.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 4.76% |
| 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 Southern District
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Southern District occurred on May 16, 2016 04:46 local time (Asia/Jerusalem timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 290 kilometers (180 mi) south of Beersheba, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Southern District in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 22, 1995 06:15, 270 kilometers (168 mi) south of Beersheba. It is the strongest earthquake near Southern District in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Southern District, 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 Southern District.
Earthquakes by city in Southern District
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Southern District, Israel.
Use this regional Southern District earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kiryat Gat, Eilat, Netivot, Dimona, Ofaqim, Sderot, Arad, Qiryat Mal’akhi, H̱ura, Kuseifa, Tel Sheva‘, Rahat and ‘Ar‘ara BaNegev.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Southern District.
When was the last earthquake in Southern District, Israel?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Southern District on the morning of November 12, 2025 at 11:31 local time (Asia/Jerusalem). The center of this earthquake was located 392km north-northwest of Ashdod at a depth of 25km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Southern District, Israel in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Southern District, Israel?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Southern District on the morning of November 22, 1995 at 06:15 local time (Asia/Jerusalem). The center of this earthquake was located 270km south of Beersheba at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Aqaba. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Southern District since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Southern District, Israel?
In the past 10 years, 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Southern District. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 174 days.
