Latest earthquakes near West Bank, Israel today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near West Bank, Israel, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in West Bank? If an earthquake is happening right now near West Bank (also known as Judea and Samaria Area), it will show up within minutes.
West Bank Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of West Bank, 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 West Bank in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near West Bank 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 West Bank
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near West Bank occurred on Jun 23, 2025 15:37 local time (Asia/Jerusalem timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 291 kilometers (181 mi) north-northwest of Ariel, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near West Bank in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Feb 18, 1924 19:03, 293 kilometers (182 mi) north-northwest of Ariel. It is the strongest earthquake near West Bank 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 West Bank, 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 West Bank.
Earthquakes by city in West Bank
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in West Bank, Israel.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near West Bank.
When was the last earthquake in West Bank, Israel?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near West Bank on the night of April 7, 2026 at 03:12 local time (Asia/Jerusalem). The center of this earthquake was located 194km north of Ariel at a depth of 14km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near West Bank, Israel in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near West Bank, Israel?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near West Bank on the evening of February 18, 1924 at 19:03 local time (Asia/Jerusalem). The center of this earthquake was located 293km north-northwest of Ariel at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near West Bank since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near West Bank, Israel?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from West Bank. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
