Recent Natural Disasters | Calamities | Hazards

April 10, 2020: Magnitude 3.7 light earthquake has been recorded in Southern Israel today, The Geological Survey of Israel confirmed. The earthquake occurred at 15 km depth. The quake's epicenter was located in Hatzeva area in the Arava region of Israel . Earlier this week, an earthquake of magnitude 4.3 was felt in the area surrounding the Red Sea city of Eilat. Israel sits on the Sinai microplate, which is believed to be the subsection of the gigantic Nubian plate. Most of the geologist agree that Israel is hundreds of years overdue for a massive earthquake which can happen anytime.

January 4, 2020: Two people have been killed after flooding in the basement level of a residential building in the south of Tel Aviv, Israel. Around 3 inches of rain fell in Tel Aviv over the course of a two-hour period. According to the Israel's emergency agency, rescue crews had to use scuba gear to reach the elevator in a basement and pulled out but they died shortly after arriving at a hospital. The elevator was stuck due to the power outage. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to continue Sunday. Main Post: Recent Natural Disasters List January 4, 2020