Latest earthquakes near Ashkelon, Southern District today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ashkelon, Southern District, Israel, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ashkelon? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ashkelon (also known as אשקלון), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ashkelon Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ashkelon. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ashkelon and elsewhere.
Aug 3, 2026 03:00AM
On Monday Night an Unusually powerful M5.0 Earthquake struck near Suez in Egypt.
Ashkelon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ashkelon, Southern District 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 Ashkelon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Ashkelon 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 | 18 | 94.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 5.26% |
| 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 Ashkelon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ashkelon occurred on Aug 3, 2026 03:00 local time (Asia/Jerusalem timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 237 kilometers (147 mi) south-west of Ashkelon, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ashkelon in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Jul 11, 1927 15:04, 107 kilometers (66 mi) south-west of Ashkelon. It is the strongest earthquake near Ashkelon 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 Ashkelon, Southern District 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 Ashkelon.
Nearest earthquakes from Ashkelon
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ashkelon, Southern District. 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 Ashkelon.
When was the last earthquake in Ashkelon, Southern District?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ashkelon on the night of August 3, 2026 at 03:00 local time (Asia/Jerusalem). The center of this earthquake was located 237km southwest of Ashkelon at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ashkelon, Southern District in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ashkelon, Southern District?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ashkelon on the afternoon of July 11, 1927 at 15:04 local time (Asia/Jerusalem). The center of this earthquake was located 107km east-northeast of Ashkelon at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ashkelon since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ashkelon, Southern District?
In the past 10 years, 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ashkelon. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 192 days.
