Israel sits along the Dead Sea Transform fault, a major boundary between the Arabian and African plates. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Israel - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Israel, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Israel - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.
Latest earthquakes in Israel
No recent earthquakes in the QuakeMate feed for Israel right now. Activity can begin at any time - get instant alerts with the QuakeMate app.
Did people in Israel feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in Israel in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Earthquakes in Israel: frequently asked questions
Are there earthquakes in Israel?
Yes. Israel sits along the Dead Sea Transform fault, a major boundary between the Arabian and African plates. While there are no significant earthquakes in the QuakeMate feed for Israel right now, activity can begin at any time.
Is Israel in an earthquake zone?
Israel sits along the Dead Sea Transform fault, a major boundary between the Arabian and African plates.
How many earthquakes does Israel get per year?
The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Israel's rate is reflected in its recent activity: periods of quiet punctuated by sudden activity. Israel sits along the Dead Sea Transform fault, a major boundary between the Arabian and African plates. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.
Is there a tsunami warning for Israel?
Major undersea earthquakes near Israel can trigger tsunami warnings. QuakeMate flags tsunami-capable events on the live map and in alerts; see quakemate.app/tsunamis-in/israel for current tsunami risk and recent coastal activity for Israel.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Israel?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Israel, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
What is the best app to track earthquakes in Israel?
QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Israel: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Israel?
QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Israel on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.
More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →
Get earthquake alerts for Israel
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.