Jordan sits beside the Dead Sea Transform fault, the boundary between the Arabian and African plates. Below is a live map and list of recent earthquakes in Jordan, including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Latest earthquakes in Jordan
No recent earthquakes in the QuakeMate feed for Jordan right now. Activity can begin at any time - get instant alerts with the QuakeMate app.
Earthquakes in Jordan: frequently asked questions
Are there earthquakes in Jordan?
Yes. Jordan sits beside the Dead Sea Transform fault, the boundary between the Arabian and African plates. While there are no significant earthquakes in the QuakeMate feed for Jordan right now, activity can begin at any time.
Is Jordan in an earthquake zone?
Jordan sits beside the Dead Sea Transform fault, the boundary between the Arabian and African plates.
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Earthquakes in nearby countries
Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.