Latest earthquakes near Gaza, Palestine today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gaza, Palestine, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gaza? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gaza (also known as רצועת עזה), it will show up within minutes.
Gaza Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gaza, 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 Gaza in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Gaza 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 | 21 | 95.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 4.55% |
| 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 Gaza
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gaza 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 Gaza 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 Gaza 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 Gaza, 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 Gaza.
Earthquakes by city in Gaza
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Gaza, Palestine.
Use this regional Gaza earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Dayr al Balaḩ, Bayt Lāhyā, Bayt Ḩānūn, An Nuşayrāt, Al Burayj, Banī Suhaylā, Ar Rām wa Ḑāḩiyat al Barīd, Al Qarārah, ‘Abasān al Kabīrah and Az Zuwāydah.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Gaza.
When was the last earthquake in Gaza, Palestine?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Gaza on the afternoon of September 30, 2025 at 16:06 local time (Asia/Gaza). The center of this earthquake was located 287km north-northeast of Gaza at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gaza, Palestine in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gaza, Palestine?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gaza 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 Gaza since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gaza, Palestine?
In the past 10 years, 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gaza. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 166 days.
