Latest earthquakes near Palestine today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Palestine, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Palestine? If an earthquake is happening right now near Palestine (also known as فلسطين), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Palestine Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Palestine. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Palestine 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 hit near Paphos in Cyprus on Wednesday Morning.
Palestine Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Palestine 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 Palestine in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Palestine 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 | 28 | 96.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 3.45% |
| 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 Palestine
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Palestine occurred on May 16, 2016 04:46 local time (Asia/Gaza timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) south of Rafaḩ, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Palestine in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 22, 1995 06:15, 299 kilometers (186 mi) south of Gaza. It is the strongest earthquake near Palestine 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 Palestine 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 Palestine.
Earthquakes by region of Palestine
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Palestine.
When was the last earthquake in Palestine?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Palestine on the afternoon of November 12, 2025 at 16:23 local time (Asia/Hebron). The center of this earthquake was located 396km northwest of Nablus at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Palestine in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Palestine?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Palestine on the morning of November 22, 1995 at 06:15 local time (Asia/Gaza). The center of this earthquake was located 299km south of Gaza at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Aqaba. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Palestine since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Palestine?
In the past 10 years, 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Palestine. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 126 days.
