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State of Emergency in Haiti as deadly quake kills hundreds

Hundreds were killed or injured with thousands missing after a major earthquake struck Haiti, reducing entire neighborhoods to rubble.

State of Emergency in Haiti as deadly quake kills hundreds

The massive First Temple-era earthquake that rocked Jerusalem

Archaeologists reveal layer of destruction pointing to massive earthquake that rocked the Kingdom of Judah, toppled Jerusalem's walls.

The massive First Temple-era earthquake that rocked Jerusalem

Magnitude 3.2 earthquake felt south of Dimona

Earthquake occurred at 7:58 p.m. at a distance of 43 km southeast of Dimona. No injuries or damage reported.

Magnitude 3.2 earthquake felt south of Dimona

Earthquake felt in southern Israel

The epicenter of the magnitude 4.2 earthquake was 68 kilometers north of Eilat. No injuries or damages reported.

Earthquake felt in southern Israel

Next 'big quake' around the corner in California?

Many believe the multiple earthquakes that rattled Lake Tahoe on Friday are the precursor to a '1,000-year overdue' quake.

Next 'big quake' around the corner in California?

Study: Just 6% of haredim prepared for earthquake

Researchers offer the Haredi sector as a case study on how religious beliefs influence emergency preparedness.

Study: Just 6% of haredim prepared for earthquake

Flashback:

IDF mission to Haiti: Rescue without borders

In 2010, an earthquake struck Haiti. Hundreds of buildings collapsed, destroying homes, leaving hundreds of thousands dead or wounded.

IDF mission to Haiti: Rescue without borders

Leading researchers: Mass earthquake could hit Israel

Researchers from Israeli, US universities predict major earthquake 'killing hundreds' will hit in our area in the near future.

Leading researchers: Mass earthquake could hit Israel

Earthquake felt in Eilat

Geological Survey says 3.7 magnitude earthquake which originated in Jordan was also felt in Eilat. No images or damages reported.

Earthquake felt in Eilat

Heroes:

Israel Dog Unit thwarts terror, finds missing people and more

'If Israel experiences more severe earthquake, thousands of bodies and additional people, still alive, could be trapped under rubble.'

Israel Dog Unit thwarts terror, finds missing people and more

Earthquake felt in northern region

5.2 magnitude quake felt northwest of Cyprus.

Earthquake felt in northern region

Turkey: Three-year-old rescued from rubble, 65 hours after quake

Three-year-old girl rescued alive from a collapsed building in Izmir, 65 hours after massive earthquake.

Turkey: Three-year-old rescued from rubble, 65 hours after quake

MDA offers assistance to Greek and Turkish rescue services

Following earthquake between Greece and Turkey, Magen David Adom offers assistance to Greek and Turkish rescue services.

MDA offers assistance to Greek and Turkish rescue services

Powerful earthquake in Turkey as buildings collapse in Izmir

Magnitude 7 earthquake shakes Greece and Turkey at noon Friday. Turkish Health Minister: At least 24 people killed, 840 injured.

Powerful earthquake in Turkey as buildings collapse in Izmir

Israel offers to assist Turkey after powerful earthquake

Defense Minister Benny Gantz instructs IDF to be prepared to assist Turkey in the aftermath of earthquake in Izmir.

Israel offers to assist Turkey after powerful earthquake

Watch: Building collapses after earthquake

Video shows the moment a building collapsed in Izmir, Turkey, due to the earthquake

Watch: Building collapses after earthquake

7.0 magnitude earthquake rattles Greece, Turkey

Quake hit the Greek island of Samos 33.5 kilometers off the Turkish coast

7.0 magnitude earthquake rattles Greece, Turkey

Watch: Building in Mexico City sways during major earthquake

In Mexico City, concrete building moves during 7.1 magnitude earthquake.

Watch: Building in Mexico City sways during major earthquake

Earthquake southwest of Eilat

Magnitude 5.2 quake occurs in Red Sea southwest of Eilat.

Earthquake southwest of Eilat

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An earthquake does not mean the world is coming to an end.

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Two earthquakes within an hour

Two earthquakes shake northern Israel from different directions, within an hour of each other.

Two earthquakes within an hour

MDA offers assistance to Turkish rescue forces

Following Turkey earthquake, Magen David Adom offers supplementary aid to Turkish rescue forces.

MDA offers assistance to Turkish rescue forces

Earthquake in Turkey also felt in Israel

6.7-magnitude earthquake shakes Turkey's Elazığ Province, is felt in northern and central Israel as well.

Earthquake in Turkey also felt in Israel

Earthquake strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake, considered moderate, hits near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant.

Earthquake strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant

Jewish group to fix home of Albanian man whose father saved Jews

Jewish group gathers to repair earthquake-damaged home of Muslim man whose father saved 20 Jewish families during the Holocaust.

Jewish group to fix home of Albanian man whose father saved Jews

IDF dispatches aid delegation to Albania

IDF dispatches delegation of ten experts to Albania following the earthquake there.

IDF dispatches aid delegation to Albania

Five dead in earthquake in Iran

5.9-magnitude quake in northwestern Iran injures at least 120 people.

Five dead in earthquake in Iran

Earthquake felt in northern Israel

3.4-magnitude earthquake felt near the Kinneret. No injuries reported.

Earthquake felt in northern Israel

Naval exercise begins today in northern Israel

Ten foreign fleets will take part in the international exercise, which will simulate a humanitarian response to a powerful earthquake.

Naval exercise begins today in northern Israel

1 million homes in Israel aren't earthquake proof

The government is ending the Tama 38 program, which provided an incentive for contractors to renovate old buildings.

1 million homes in Israel aren't earthquake proof

Southern California rocked by biggest earthquake in 25 years

6.4 magnitude earthquake recorded in southern California, rattling Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties.

Southern California rocked by biggest earthquake in 25 years

Dead Sea area rocked by earthquake

An earthquake measuring 3.8 on the Richter Scale felt in the area of the Dead Sea. No injuries or damage reported.

Dead Sea area rocked by earthquake

Earthquake in central Israel

4.6 magnitude quake strikes off Israeli coast, felt in Jerusalem.

Earthquake in central Israel

Earthquake strikes Peru

Earthquake measuring 7.1 shakes Peru, a week after a similar earthquake shook Ecuador.

Earthquake strikes Peru

Strong earthquake shakes Ecuador

Earthquake measuring 7.5 hits Ecuador, near country's border with Peru.

Strong earthquake shakes Ecuador

3.6 magnitude earthquake in northern Israel

Geophysical Institute confirms an earthquake was felt in the north around 10:00 p.m. The epicenter of the earthquake was near Nazareth.

3.6 magnitude earthquake in northern Israel

Indonesia: 2,045 killed, 5,000 missing

Indonesia ends search for disaster survivors, focuses efforts on helping those who have already been located.

Indonesia: 2,045 killed, 5,000 missing

Indonesia: Death toll from earthquake, tsunami climbs to 1,234

Number of dead from earthquake and tsunami on Friday continues to rise, and more quakes continue to hit the region.

Indonesia: Death toll from earthquake, tsunami climbs to 1,234

Mexico: Jewish organizations still recovering from 2017 quake

A year after the Mexico City earthquake, many Jewish organizations still don't have a home.

Mexico: Jewish organizations still recovering from 2017 quake

Japan: Death toll from recent earthquake rises to 35

Death toll from earthquake in northern Japan his 35, with 400 injured and 9 still missing.

Japan: Death toll from recent earthquake rises to 35

2 dead after earthquake hits Iran

2 reported dead, dozens injured as 5.9-magnitude earthquake hits western Iran. Quake reportedly felt as far as Baghdad.

2 dead after earthquake hits Iran

Earthquake in Kinneret region

Earthquake felt in area of northern cities Tiberias and Tzfat. No injuries or damage reported.

Earthquake in Kinneret region

Israel to start massive effort to fortify home front

Huge NIS 5 billion initiative to build tens of thousands of bomb shelters and fortify hospitals.

Israel to start massive effort to fortify home front

State Comptroller warns:

'Major earthquake would kill 7,000, destroy bridges'

State Comptroller finds Israel only partially prepared for major earthquake, which would have devastating consequences.

'Major earthquake would kill 7,000, destroy bridges'

'Earthquakes are an attempt to destroy Al-Aqsa mosque'

Jordanian journalist claims Israel created recent earthquakes in order to destroy mosque, church.

'Earthquakes are an attempt to destroy Al-Aqsa mosque'

'Earthquakes are a wake-up call from God'

Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar says recent earthquakes show Jewish people need to 'wake up' and return to God.

'Earthquakes are a wake-up call from God'

Earthquake in Haifa could kill thousands

Earthquake in Haifa could release toxins into the air, killing thousands of residents almost immediately.

Earthquake in Haifa could kill thousands

'To be prepared for arson, fires, and earthquakes'

Israeli fire chief speaks about combating terror arson in the south and Judea and Samaria, preparations for major earthquake.

'To be prepared for arson, fires, and earthquakes'

Ground shakes again in Tiberias area

Ninth earthquake in recent days felt this evening near Sea of Galilee. Quake measured 3.2, with no casualties or damage.

Ground shakes again in Tiberias area

Defense Ministry to hold emergency meeting

Defense Ministry schedules emergency meeting for Wednesday after series of earthquakes hits Israel's north.

Defense Ministry to hold emergency meeting

Fourth earthquake felt near Tiberias

Earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale felt east of Tiberias, the fourth such incident since the morning hours.

Fourth earthquake felt near Tiberias

Earthquake rattles northern Israel

Second earthquake hits northern Israel Sunday, measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale. Fifth earthquake in less than a week.

Earthquake rattles northern Israel

Earthquake strikes northern Israel

Third earthquake in less than a week shakes northern Israel on Saturday morning.

Earthquake strikes northern Israel

Ticking time bomb

Deputy Construction Minister Jackie Levy warns Israel needs to prepare for major earthquake. Opinion.

Ticking time bomb

Reform leader slams 'hate attack' by MK

Reform President Rick Jacobs blasts MK Yinon Azoulay for blaming Reform Jews for recent earthquakes, says will work to change status quo.

Reform leader slams 'hate attack' by MK

Expert: 'Strong earthquake in Israel just a matter of time'

Geologist Dr. Ariel Heiman says the earthquakes felt in recent days should not worry Israelis any more than they did in the past.

Expert: 'Strong earthquake in Israel just a matter of time'

Two more earthquakes in northern Israel

Geophysical Institute confirms two earthquakes measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale felt in the north. No injuries or damages.

Two more earthquakes in northern Israel

'The city will be harmed by an earthquake'

Mayor of Tiberias urges the government to wake up and prepare for a strong earthquake.

'The city will be harmed by an earthquake'

Another earthquake in Israel's north

Earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale strikes northern Israel, following earlier quake on Wednesday morning.

Another earthquake in Israel's north

Haredi MK blames earthquake on Western Wall plan

MK Azoulay tells Reform, Conservative to build their own Western Wall in the US, says Western Wall plan caused earthquakes.

Haredi MK blames earthquake on Western Wall plan