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Roya News
14-05-2025
- Climate
- Roya News
No earthquake in Jordan, observatory confirms after Mediterranean tremor
The Jordan Seismological Observatory said Wednesday morning that while some residents in Amman reported feeling tremors, no earthquakes were recorded within Jordanian territory. According to the observatory, the mild shaking felt by some was the result of a 6.1-magnitude earthquake that struck the Mediterranean Sea at 1:51 a.m. local time. Officials confirmed that the tremor had no impact in Jordan and emphasized that the observatory continues to closely monitor seismic activity in the region.
Al Bawaba
06-03-2025
- Climate
- Al Bawaba
4.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Jordan's Aqaba
ALBAWABA- The Jordan Seismological Observatory (JSO), under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, recorded a 4.0 magnitude earthquake in the Aqaba area on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 2:42 PM. The tremor, linked to the Dead Sea Transform (DST) fault system, is part of the region's routine seismic activity. Classified as moderate in strength, no significant damage or casualties have been reported so far.
Roya News
23-02-2025
- Climate
- Roya News
Jordan records 26 earthquakes in January
The Jordan Seismological Observatory (JSO) recorded seismic activity across the country and region in January 2025, registering multiple earthquakes of varying magnitudes and locations, according to a statement obtained by Roya. Local Earthquakes The observatory said 26 local earthquakes were recorded last month, with magnitudes ranging from 1.5 to 2.9 on the Richter scale. The Jordan Valley region, north of the Dead Sea, experienced the highest seismic activity, accounting for 16 of the recorded earthquakes. Distribution of Local Earthquakes Additionally, two earthquakes were detected in the Dead Sea region, while another two were recorded in the Gulf of Aqaba in southern Jordan. The remaining earthquakes occurred beyond Jordan's borders, including in Syria and Lebanon, though they were still within the observatory's monitoring range. Regional Seismic Activity On a broader scale, the observatory reported 50 earthquakes in various locations outside Jordan, affecting Greece, Turkey, and Iran—all of which are known for their high seismic activity.
