Latest earthquakes near Tel Aviv, Israel today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tel Aviv, Israel, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tel Aviv? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tel Aviv (also known as תל אביב), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tel Aviv Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tel Aviv. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tel Aviv and elsewhere.
Nov 12, 2025 04:23PM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck near Paphos in Cyprus.
Nov 12, 2025 11:31AM
Shallow M5.2 FORESHOCK struck on Wednesday Morning near Paphos in Cyprus.
Tel Aviv Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tel Aviv, 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 Tel Aviv in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Tel Aviv 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 | 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 Tel Aviv
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tel Aviv occurred on Oct 29, 2018 14:09 local time (Asia/Jerusalem timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) north-northwest of Tel Aviv, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tel Aviv in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Feb 18, 1924 19:03, 285 kilometers (177 mi) north-northwest of Tel Aviv. It is the strongest earthquake near Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv, 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 Tel Aviv.
Earthquakes by city in Tel Aviv
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tel Aviv, Israel.
- Bat Yam (בת ים)
- Bnei Brak (בני ברק)
- H̱olon (חולון)
- Jaffa (יפו)
- Ramat Gan (רמת גן)
- Tel Aviv (תל אביב)
Use this regional Tel Aviv earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Herzliya, Givatayim, Ramat HaSharon, Kiryat Ono, Or Yehuda, Yehud-Monosson and Giv'at Shmuel.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tel Aviv.
When was the last earthquake in Tel Aviv, Israel?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tel Aviv on the afternoon of November 12, 2025 at 16:23 local time (Asia/Jerusalem). The center of this earthquake was located 383km north-northwest of Tel Aviv at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tel Aviv, Israel in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tel Aviv, Israel?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tel Aviv on the evening of February 18, 1924 at 19:03 local time (Asia/Jerusalem). The center of this earthquake was located 285km north-northwest of Tel Aviv at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tel Aviv since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tel Aviv, Israel?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tel Aviv. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
