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earthquakes in Israel
Illustrative: A seismograph for earthquake detection (vchal; iStock by Getty Images)
May 15, 2019, 11:38 pm
Minor earthquake felt throughout Israel
Temblor centered off the Mediterranean coast measures 4.5 on Richter scale; no reports of damage or injuries
By JTA
Illustrative photo of Israelis enjoying the beaches of the Sea of Galilee, northern Israel, on April 1, 2018. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
July 27, 2018, 1:08 pm
Minor earthquake again shakes Sea of Galilee
Israel’s Geophysical Institute says temblor measuring around 4.6 on the Richter scale felt in northern Israel
By TOI staff
View of the Sea of Galilee, northern Israel, April 19, 2017. (Isaac Harari/Flash90)
July 22, 2018, 10:46 am
Minor earthquake again shakes Sea of Galilee
Israel’s Geophysical Institute says temblor measuring around 3.4 on the Richter scale felt in northern Israel
By TOI staff
Damage caused to houses in the city of Tiberias in northern Israel after earthquakes shook the area, July 9, 2018. (David Cohen/ Flash90)
July 18, 2018, 8:39 pm
State comptroller: Israel unprepared for major quake, ignoring warnings
Yosef Shapira says recommendations from previous reports not implemented, as experts warn strong tremor likely
By TOI staff
IDF soldiers search for survivors in a building that collapsed during an earthquake that struck Mexico on September 24, 2017. (Israel Defense Forces)
July 14, 2018, 6:03 am
After tremors, experts warn a huge quake is the greatest threat facing Israel
Scientists say thousands could die because Israel, which sits on a major fault line, has ignored warnings to strengthen homes and schools
By TOI staff
View of damage caused to houses in northern Israel, after earthquakes shook the area, on July 9, 2018. (David Cohen/Flash90)
July 11, 2018, 8:42 pm
80,000 residential buildings vulnerable to quakes, Israel’s disaster agency told
In emergency session, National Disaster Management Agency gathers army, police and local authorities to address concerns after a series of tremblors up north
By TOI staff
US President Donald Trump (right) greets Judge Brett Kavanaugh, his Supreme Court nominee, in the East Room of the White House, July 9, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
July 10, 2018, 3:29 pm
But is it bad for the Jews? 6 things to know for July 10
From discriminatory housing to hemming in Gaza and the newest SCOTUS pick, the Israeli press seems most concerned with how it will affect the tribe
By Joshua Davidovich
Damage caused to houses in the city of Tiberias in northern Israel after earthquakes shook the area, on July 9, 2018. (David Cohen/Flash90)
July 10, 2018, 2:08 pm
State to invest billions in reinforcing buildings amid quake fears – report
In meeting with local council heads, Finance Minister Kahlon promises widespread program will be approved by ministers next week
By Michael Bachner and TOI staff
Damage caused to houses in the city of Tiberias in northern Israel after earthquakes shook the area, July 9, 2018. (David Cohen/ Flash90)
July 9, 2018, 10:23 pm
New earthquake hits northern Israel, as cracks in readiness exposed
More than 40 tremors rattle Sea of Galilee region in last several days; just 53 of 1,600 schools at risk of collapse have been reinforced, according to report
By Michael Bachner and TOI staff
Members of the Knesset Honor Guard, Home Front Command, firefighters, IDF, Israel Police and Magen David Adom Emergency Medical Services participate in an emergency drill simulating an earthquake at the Knesset, Jerusalem, June 13, 2017. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
July 9, 2018, 2:35 pm
Defense Ministry calls emergency meeting as earthquakes continue
Representatives of police, army, rescue services and local authorities to discuss response plans in case of major disaster
By Stuart Winer and TOI staff
View of neighborhoods in the city of Tiberias on December 17, 2017. (David Cohen/Flash90)
July 8, 2018, 11:57 pm
Galilee struck by new earthquakes, rattling northern Israel
Tiberias opens emergency hotline for residents, evacuates 3 apartment buildings as wave of temblors continues
By TOI staff
View of the Sea of Galilee, northern Israel, April 19, 2017. (Isaac Harari/Flash90)
July 8, 2018, 5:47 pm
For second time in a day, weak earthquake hits Sea of Galilee
Tremor measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale follows nearly a week of temblors in northern Israel
By TOI staff
View of the Sea of Galilee, northern Israel, April 19, 2017. (Isaac Harari/Flash90)
July 8, 2018, 3:19 pm
Minor earthquake again shakes Sea of Galilee
Israel’s Geophysical Institute says temblor measuring around 3 on the Richter scale was felt in northern Israel
By TOI staff
A cow stands in a field overlooking the Sea of Galilee, northern Israel, on February 18, 2017. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
July 7, 2018, 8:15 am
New minor earthquake felt around the Sea of Galilee
Measuring 3.4 on Richter scale, tremor is the latest in string of quakes to hit northern Israel this week
By TOI staff
Members of the Knesset Honor Guard, Home Front Command, firefighters, IDF, Israel Police and Magen David Adom Emergency Medical Services participate in an emergency drill simulating an earthquake at the Knesset, Jerusalem, June 13, 2017. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
July 5, 2018, 4:36 pm
After quakes, defense minister says earthquake protection plan ready to go
As five temblors hit northern Israel in two days, Avigdor Liberman reveals new plan to go before cabinet this month
By Sue Surkes
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