The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported an earthquake centered in the Dead Sea area. Users reported feeling the tremor in southern and central Israel, and some phones received alerts. No immediate information on magnitude or damage was available.
The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) has confirmed that the epicenter of tonight's earthquake is located in the Dead Sea area, as of the latest update at 03:11 Jerusalem. The tremor was felt in southern and central Israel, with some mobile phones receiving earthquake alerts. No immediate reports of casualties or damage are available.
Initial reports at 03:05 Jerusalem indicated the tremor was felt in the Dead Sea area and Jerusalem. At 03:06, The Zioneer reported an earthquake in Israel, and at 03:07, a bulletin noted the tremor was felt across several areas. A separate report at 03:08 initially suggested a Cairo origin, but the EMSC's confirmation now places the epicenter in the Dead Sea area, resolving the earlier uncertainty.
The earthquake occurs along the Dead Sea Transform, a major tectonic fault line. As The Zioneer reported on July 12, a mild earthquake was felt in Gaza, and on July 1, a tremor was reported in central Syria, highlighting ongoing regional seismic activity.
The magnitude of the earthquake has not yet been officially released. The exact epicenter coordinates and depth are pending further analysis. No casualties or damage have been reported, and authorities are monitoring the situation.
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