Earthquake

Next years 'critical' for Israel's earthquake preparedness, Israel Katz warns

After two recent earthquakes, Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered a multi year plan to fortify strategic sites, upgrade warnings, and clarify emergency authority roles.

Israeli security and rescue forces take part in an earthquake drill at Ziv Medical Center, Safed, northern Israel, December 23, 2025; illustrative.
Hammath Tiberias National Park.

Magnitude 3.7 earthquake strikes northern Israel, Defense Minister calls emergency meeting

 Seismic waves are seen on a screen during a demonstration of an earthquake early warning system which triggers sirens if a nationwide network of 120 seismic monitoring stations detects a strong earthquake, at the Geological Survey of Israel in Jerusalem.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes off coast of Oregon, GFZ says

U.S. President Donald Trump is interviewed by Reuters White House correspondent Steve Holland (not pictured) during an exclusive interview in the Oval Office in the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 14, 2026

Will Trump strike Iran? Reza Pahlavi assures world leaders of the West


Are these mysterious giant pits connected to earthquakes?

A deep sinkhole pit discovered in rural Morocco sparks fears and comparisons to a similar event in Turkey. Are the catastrophic earthquakes the missing link?


Soil liquefaction: What is the destructive, earthquake-related phenomenon?

An Israeli-French research revealed new insights into the natural, destructive phenomenon of soil liquefaction during earthquakes.

A view shows houses destroyed following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Les Cayes, Haiti August 14, 2021.

Earthquakes hit Italy super volcano, raising specter of evacuations

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck the area early on Wednesday, the strongest jolt in 40 years to rattle the volcanic field, known as the Campi Flegrei.

Eruption of Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano

Iran denies missile base blast after mystery explosion rocks western city

Iranian authorities in Lorestan in western Iran deny that an earthquake happened and deny rumors of explosions linked to a military center.

 View over Khorramabad from Falak-ol-Aflak Castle, western Iran, June 15, 2012

Moroccans rally after devastating earthquake

The quake caused widespread destruction of lives, villages, and cultural sites, but everyone from ordinary citizens up to the king has been working to help those affected.

 A donkey carries items, in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake, near Elmekhzen village, in Morocco, September 16, 2023.

Earthquake strikes Egypt after Dutch seismologist's prediction

Dutch seismologist Frank Hoogerbeets predicted seismic activity in the Mediterranean region could occur between September 19 and 21, including a possible magnitude 7 earthquake.

 Earthquake (illustrative)

Is there anything to hope for in a world so damaged? - opinion

How do we find hope in a world so damaged? Most of the challenges above are not within our power to address directly.

 A man reacts at the site of a collapsed building in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Diyarbakir, Turkey February 8, 2023.

WATCH: Jews pray outside of Marrakesh synagogue in ruins

The earthquake that ravaged Morocco wreaked damage upon several synagogues in the North African nation. Now, ahead of Rosh Hashanah, not all will be operational for the new year.

 Debris covers the floor of a synagogue following a deadly earthquake in Morocco.

Morocco quake survivors pack donkeys with supplies to reach cut-off villages

The 6.8 magnitude quake that struck the High Atlas Mountains late on Friday killed at least 2,901 people and injured 5,530 making it Morocco's deadliest earthquake since 1960.

 A man stands next to a donkey that carries his belongings days after the deadly earthquake, in the village of Adouz, Morocco September 12, 2023.

'Families are worried': Israelis leave Morocco after devastating earthquake

Independent Israeli rescue missions deploy to aid Morocco as victims await official assistance.

  The United Hatzalah team in operation in Morocco, September 2023