Earthquakes in Israel — January 2026
1 earthquakes were recorded in Israel during January 2026, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Israel was a magnitude 4.3 earthquake near ‘Ar‘ara BaNegev, Israel on 15 January 2026 at 07:00 UTC. A magnitude 4.3 earthquake radiates roughly 43 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Israel in our entire catalogue.
Largest earthquakes in Israel, January 2026
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | ‘Ar‘ara BaNegev, Israel | 10.0 | Israel | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Israel in January 2026?
1 earthquakes were recorded in Israel during January 2026, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Israel in January 2026?
A magnitude 4.3 event near ‘Ar‘ara BaNegev, Israel on 15 January 2026.
Other months in Israel
Magnitudes for January 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.