15
Jan 2026
7:38 UTC
Israel & Jordan Tactical: 4.2 magnitude earthquake recorded in Israel’s Dead Sea area during morning hours of January 15; maintain heightened vigilance for aftershocks
Current Situation:
- An earthquake in the vicinity of Israel’s Dead Sea triggered alarms during the morning hours (local time) of January 15.
- The earthquake registered a 4.2 magnitude on the Richter scale, with the epicenter located 19 km east of southern Israel’s Dimona. Tremors were reportedly felt in the area, including in Jordan’s Amman and in Israel.
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in Israel and Jordan on January 15 are advised to maintain heightened vigilance in the affected area, given the potential for aftershocks.
- During an earthquake, those indoors are advised to drop to the ground and take cover under a sturdy object, such as a doorway or internal room with as few walls and windows as possible; hold on until the shaking stops. If no such cover is available, shield your face and head while crouching near an inside corner.
- If outdoors, move away from buildings, power lines, and wires. Drop to the ground and shield your face and head.
- Pack sufficient batteries and flashlights in case of power outages. If possible, confirm that places of stay have working generators.
- Disconnect all surge-prone devices such as computers, televisions, and appliances to prevent potential damage.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
High
AFFECTED AREA
Dead Sea; Israel, Jordan
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Current Situation:
- An earthquake in the vicinity of Israel’s Dead Sea triggered alarms during the morning hours (local time) of January 15.
- The earthquake registered a 4.2 magnitude on the Richter scale, with the epicenter located 19 km east of southern Israel’s Dimona. Tremors were reportedly felt in the area, including in Jordan’s Amman and in Israel.
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in Israel and Jordan on January 15 are advised to maintain heightened vigilance in the affected area, given the potential for aftershocks.
- During an earthquake, those indoors are advised to drop to the ground and take cover under a sturdy object, such as a doorway or internal room with as few walls and windows as possible; hold on until the shaking stops. If no such cover is available, shield your face and head while crouching near an inside corner.
- If outdoors, move away from buildings, power lines, and wires. Drop to the ground and shield your face and head.
- Pack sufficient batteries and flashlights in case of power outages. If possible, confirm that places of stay have working generators.
- Disconnect all surge-prone devices such as computers, televisions, and appliances to prevent potential damage.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
High
AFFECTED AREA
Dead Sea; Israel, Jordan
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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DevelopingIsrael Tactical: Shooting incident recorded on southern Tel Aviv’s Netaim Street during afternoon hours of January 15: avoid nonessential travel to area
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ProtestIsrael Tactical: Pro-democracy protest slated in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem on January 17; maintain heightened vigilance
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ProtestIsrael Tactical: Demonstration calling for ultra-Orthodox enlistment at Bnei Brak’s Givat Shmuel Interchange slated from 19:30 on January 17; maintain heightened vigilance
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