A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck the Tiberias area in northern Israel, the Geological Survey of Israel reported on Monday afternoon.
No damage or injuries resulting from the earthquake have been reported.
Monday’s tremor was the second seismic event in the past week, following a 4.2-magnitude earthquake felt in Southern Israel and the Dead Sea area on Thursday morning.
Emergency meeting called to discuss earthquake preparedness
The Ministerial Committee for Civilian Preparedness convened an emergency meeting to discuss earthquake preparedness in the wake of this week’s tremors, according to Walla.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, and senior officials from the defense establishment and the police attended the emergency meeting, led by Defense Minister Israel Katz.
Katz declared 2026 and 2027 as “critical preparedness years” for the country, instructing the Home Front Command and the National Emergency Management Authority to develop a multi-year plan that addresses preparedness gaps.
Katz requested that the plan be presented within the next 60 days and developed in accordance with preparedness assessments.
According to Walla, the plan will focus on upgrading earthquake warning systems, improving communication between emergency response bodies, and fortifying sensitive strategic locations.
Additionally, the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of National Security were instructed to clarify each group’s responsibilities in civilian emergencies to prevent overlapping authority or confusion.
It was also determined that the plan should include advancing regulations for the training of local authorities and establishing a government framework to address homelessness in the event of a serious earthquake.
The committee is expected to reconvene after 60 days to review the plan and discuss implementation.