Latest earthquakes near Jaffa, Tel Aviv today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Israel, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jaffa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jaffa (also known as יפו), it will show up within minutes.
Jaffa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jaffa, Tel Aviv 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 Jaffa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Jaffa 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 Jaffa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jaffa occurred on Oct 29, 2018 14:09 local time (Asia/Jerusalem timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 294 kilometers (183 mi) north-northwest of Jaffa, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jaffa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Feb 18, 1924 19:03, 288 kilometers (179 mi) north-northwest of Jaffa. It is the strongest earthquake near Jaffa 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 Jaffa, Tel Aviv 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 Jaffa.
Nearest earthquakes from Jaffa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jaffa, Tel Aviv. 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 Jaffa.
When was the last earthquake in Jaffa, Tel Aviv?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Jaffa on the afternoon of November 12, 2025 at 16:23 local time (Asia/Jerusalem). The center of this earthquake was located 384km north-northwest of Jaffa at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jaffa, Tel Aviv in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jaffa, Tel Aviv?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Jaffa on the evening of February 18, 1924 at 19:03 local time (Asia/Jerusalem). The center of this earthquake was located 288km north-northwest of Jaffa at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jaffa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jaffa, Tel Aviv?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jaffa. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
