Palestine
Earthquakes in Palestine
Latest earthquakes in Palestine on a live map, the strongest earthquakes in history, statistics by year and regions.
Live map – Palestine
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: East Jerusalem. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
The forecast shows no heavy rain, gales or thunderstorms for today and tomorrow.
Forecast for the area around: Palestine. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Palestine
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Palestine
Palestine has recorded 10 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M5.1 in 1979.
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Earthquakes today: Palestine →
10 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M5.1.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 47 km SE of Hebron, Palestine | 33.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 6 km NE of Jericho, Palestine | 31.3 km | |
| 4.5 | 18 km NNE of Jericho, Palestine | 1.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 26 km E of East Jerusalem, Palestine | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 39 km ESE of Hebron, Palestine | 13.0 km | |
| 4.1 | near As Sawiyah, Palestine | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 19 km ESE of Nablus, Palestine | 10.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 17 km N of Jericho, Palestine | 1.0 km | |
| 3.7 | 50 km ESE of Hebron, Palestine | 10.0 km | |
| 3.1 | near Al Jiftlik, Palestine | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2023 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2015 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2006 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 2005 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1992 | 1 | M3.7 |
| 1988 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 1985 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1979 | 1 | M5.1 |