Latest earthquakes near East Jerusalem, West Bank today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near East Jerusalem, West Bank, Palestine, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in East Jerusalem? If an earthquake is happening right now near East Jerusalem (also known as מזרח ירושלים), it will show up within minutes.
East Jerusalem Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of East Jerusalem, West Bank 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 East Jerusalem in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near East Jerusalem 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 | 22 | 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 East Jerusalem
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near East Jerusalem occurred on May 15, 2019 19:53 local time (Asia/Hebron timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) west-northwest of East Jerusalem, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near East Jerusalem in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Jul 11, 1927 15:04, 45 kilometers (28 mi) west-northwest of East Jerusalem. It is the strongest earthquake near East Jerusalem in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near East Jerusalem, 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 East Jerusalem.
Nearest earthquakes from East Jerusalem
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to East Jerusalem, 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 East Jerusalem.
When was the last earthquake in East Jerusalem, West Bank?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near East Jerusalem on the evening of March 23, 2024 at 20:35 local time (Asia/Hebron). The center of this earthquake was located 80km north of East Jerusalem at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near East Jerusalem, West Bank in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near East Jerusalem, West Bank?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near East Jerusalem on the afternoon of July 11, 1927 at 15:04 local time (Asia/Hebron). The center of this earthquake was located 45km east-northeast of East Jerusalem at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near East Jerusalem since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near East Jerusalem, West Bank?
In the past 10 years, 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from East Jerusalem. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 166 days.
