Latest earthquakes near Rafaḩ, Gaza today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rafaḩ, Gaza, Palestine, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rafaḩ? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rafaḩ (also known as רפיח), it will show up within minutes.
Rafaḩ Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rafaḩ, Gaza 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 Rafaḩ in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Rafaḩ 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 | 95.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 4.76% |
| 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 Rafaḩ
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rafaḩ 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 Rafaḩ in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 22, 1995 06:15, 280 kilometers (174 mi) south of Rafaḩ. It is the strongest earthquake near Rafaḩ 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 Rafaḩ, Gaza 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 Rafaḩ.
Nearest earthquakes from Rafaḩ
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rafaḩ, Gaza. 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 Rafaḩ.
When was the last earthquake in Rafaḩ, Gaza?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Rafaḩ on the evening of August 28, 2025 at 20:16 local time (Asia/Gaza). The center of this earthquake was located 241km north of Rafaḩ at a depth of 16km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rafaḩ, Gaza in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rafaḩ, Gaza?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Rafaḩ on the morning of November 22, 1995 at 06:15 local time (Asia/Gaza). The center of this earthquake was located 280km south-southeast of Rafaḩ at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Aqaba. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rafaḩ since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rafaḩ, Gaza?
In the past 10 years, 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rafaḩ. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 174 days.
