Latest earthquakes near Ariel, West Bank today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ariel, West Bank, Israel, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ariel? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ariel, it will show up within minutes.
Ariel Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ariel, West Bank 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 Ariel in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Ariel 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 | 19 | 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 Ariel
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ariel occurred on May 15, 2019 19:53 local time (Asia/Jerusalem timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 250 kilometers (155 mi) west-northwest of Ariel, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ariel in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Feb 18, 1924 19:03, 293 kilometers (182 mi) west-northwest of Ariel. It is the strongest earthquake near Ariel 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 Ariel, West Bank 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 Ariel.
Nearest earthquakes from Ariel
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ariel, West Bank. 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 Ariel.
When was the last earthquake in Ariel, West Bank?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ariel on the afternoon of January 26, 2026 at 17:39 local time (Asia/Jerusalem). The center of this earthquake was located 208km north-northeast of Ariel at a depth of 19km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ariel, West Bank in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ariel, West Bank?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ariel 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 Ariel since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ariel, West Bank?
In the past 10 years, 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ariel. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 192 days.
