Jordanian Seismic Observatory Reports 454 Earthquakes in First Half
During the first half of 2026, the Jordan Seismic Observatory recorded a total of 454 earthquakes across the kingdom. Among these, 49 were local earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 1.4 to 4.5 on the Richter scale, 235 were regional earthquakes with magnitudes between 2.2 and 5.8, and 170 were distant earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 4 to 7.8. The observatory, which operates 23 monitoring stations, aims to track seismic activity and provide immediate reports to security and emergency agencies. Special attention is given to border areas, the Jordan Valley delta, and the Dead Sea. Additionally, the observatory emphasizes raising awareness among students and collaborating with Civil Defense in disaster response drills, all to assess potential risks and enhance the kingdom’s preparedness for earthquakes.
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