The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/earthquakes/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png earthquakes | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/earthquakes/ 32 32 4.2-magnitude earthquake recorded in southern Israel; no reports of injuries https://www.timesofisrael.com/4-2-magnitude-earthquake-recorded-in-southern-israel-no-reports-of-injuries/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:04:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3734381 Epicenter of quake identified near Dimona, setting off warning sirens and sparking fears of missile attack among some residents amid heightened tensions with Iran

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]]> Israel still woefully unprepared for major earthquake, lawmakers warn https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-still-woefully-unprepared-for-major-earthquake-lawmakers-warn/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:30:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3697238 Despite 20 years of warnings, country lacks a central body for emergency preparedness, and efforts to upgrade old buildings are insufficient, Knesset committee finds

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]]> At least 69 dead in Philippines earthquake as many more trapped, missing https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-least-69-dead-in-philippines-earthquake-as-many-more-trapped-missing/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:54:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3654245 Officials say sporadic rains, damaged bridges and road hamper efforts to rescue people trapped under debris, with death toll expected to rise

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]]> Magnitude 6 earthquake hits Afghanistan, at least 250 said killed, 500 injured https://www.timesofisrael.com/magnitude-6-earthquake-hits-afghanistan-at-least-250-said-killed-500-injured/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 06:30:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3631469 'Several villages have been completely destroyed,' says Taliban government, after 5-mile-deep quake strikes near Pakistan border; casualty counts expected to rise

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]]> 8.8-magnitude quake causes tsunami in Russia, Japan; warnings issued across Pacific https://www.timesofisrael.com/8-8-magnitude-quake-causes-tsunami-in-russia-japan-warnings-issued-across-pacific/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 04:36:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3609563 Earthquake is among largest ever recorded, with epicenter in Russia's far east, triggering warnings as far as Alaska, Hawaii; tallest initial tsunami is 50 cm in north Japan

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]]> Israel shakes as 6.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Greek islands https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-shakes-as-6-1-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-greek-islands/ Thu, 22 May 2025 05:59:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3554838 No reported injuries on Crete from second temblor within a week, which residents in Haifa, Jerusalem and Beersheba report feeling

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]]> Myanmar earthquake death toll passes 3,000 as more bodies found https://www.timesofisrael.com/myanmar-earthquake-death-toll-passes-3000-as-more-bodies-found/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:23:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3517189 The Southeast Asian nation says another 4,715 people have been injured and 341 are missing after last week's 7.7 magnitude quake

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]]> Myanmar earthquake survivors without food and shelter as death toll passes 2,700 https://www.timesofisrael.com/myanmar-earthquake-survivors-without-food-and-shelter-as-death-toll-passes-2700/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:36:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3515600 Aid groups accuse southeast Asian country's military junta of impeding access to rebel-held areas; in Thailand, rescuers scour rubble from collapse of unfinished Bangkok skyscraper

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]]> Israeli delegation assists Thailand with search and rescue efforts after major quake https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-delegation-assists-thailand-with-search-and-rescue-efforts-after-major-quake/ Sun, 30 Mar 2025 20:44:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3514453 Engineers, doctors, rescue professionals dispatched to Bangkok after 7.7 magnitude earthquake downs skyscraper, rattles buildings in Thai capital

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]]> Israel to send search and rescue delegation to Thailand after deadly earthquake https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-send-search-and-rescue-delegation-to-thailand-after-deadly-earthquake/ Sat, 29 Mar 2025 16:09:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3513508 Team of 22 set to depart Saturday night to help build 'intelligence picture' for search and rescue efforts

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]]> Myanmar earthquake death toll jumps to over 1,600 as more bodies recovered from rubble https://www.timesofisrael.com/myanmar-earthquake-death-toll-jumps-to-over-1000-as-more-bodies-recovered-from-rubble/ Sat, 29 Mar 2025 06:39:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3513271 Toll likely to be far higher in civil war-ravaged country; military junta issues rare appeal for international assistance; death toll at 10 in Bangkok

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]]> Massive 7.7 quake topples buildings, kills more than 150 in Myanmar, Thailand https://www.timesofisrael.com/7-7-quake-rocks-thailand-myanmar-toppling-buildings-and-forcing-thousands-to-flee/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:34:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3512830 Death toll expected to rise further as ill-equipped Myanmar's ruling junta makes rare plea for international assistance

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]]> Amid Santorini earthquakes, National Security Council orders preparation for tsunami https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-santorini-earthquakes-national-security-council-orders-preparation-for-tsunami/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:05:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3476759 Ministries, emergency bodies, told to get ready for low likelihood of tsunami caused by major quake on Santorini; Israel would have up to 2 hours to prepare in event of disaster

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]]> At least 95 killed, 130 injured as 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocks Tibet https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-least-95-killed-130-injured-as-7-1-magnitude-earthquake-rocks-tibet/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:26:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3454390 Officials say 1,000 houses damaged as result of relatively shallow tremor; epicenter was about 75 km northeast of Mount Everest; aftershocks felt throughout western China and Nepal

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]]> Large quake hits off northern California; Tsunami warning issued, then canceled https://www.timesofisrael.com/large-quake-hits-off-northern-california-tsunami-warning-issued-then-canceled/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 02:26:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3433622 US Geological Survey says 7.0-magnitude quake recorded at a depth of just 10 km; millions of residents had been urged to flee for higher ground

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