Latest earthquakes near Beersheba, Southern District today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Beersheba, Southern District, Israel, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Beersheba? If an earthquake is happening right now near Beersheba (also known as באר שבע), it will show up within minutes.
Beersheba Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Beersheba, 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 Beersheba in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Beersheba 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 Beersheba
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Beersheba 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 Beersheba 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 Beersheba 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 Beersheba, 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 Beersheba.
Nearest earthquakes from Beersheba
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Beersheba, 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 Beersheba.
When was the last earthquake in Beersheba, Southern District?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Beersheba on the evening of August 28, 2025 at 20:16 local time (Asia/Jerusalem). The center of this earthquake was located 250km north of Beersheba at a depth of 16km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Beersheba, Southern District in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Beersheba, Southern District?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Beersheba 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 Beersheba since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Beersheba, Southern District?
In the past 10 years, 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Beersheba. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 192 days.
