Latest earthquakes near Nablus, West Bank today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nablus, West Bank, Palestine, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nablus? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nablus (also known as שכם), it will show up within minutes.
Nablus Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nablus, 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 Nablus in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Nablus 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 Nablus
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nablus occurred on Oct 29, 2018 14:09 local time (Asia/Hebron timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) north-northwest of Nablus, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nablus in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Feb 18, 1924 19:03, 283 kilometers (176 mi) north-northwest of Nablus. It is the strongest earthquake near Nablus 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 Nablus, 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 Nablus.
Nearest earthquakes from Nablus
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nablus, 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 Nablus.
When was the last earthquake in Nablus, West Bank?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Nablus on the evening of December 5, 2024 at 22:53 local time (Asia/Hebron). The center of this earthquake was located 292km north-northwest of Nablus at a depth of 36km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nablus, West Bank in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nablus, West Bank?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Nablus on the evening of February 18, 1924 at 19:03 local time (Asia/Hebron). The center of this earthquake was located 283km north-northwest of Nablus at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nablus since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nablus, West Bank?
In the past 10 years, 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nablus. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 166 days.
