Dead Sea Transform
transform — 1,000 km
The Dead Sea Transform is a left-lateral transform fault connecting the spreading Red Sea to the collision zone in southern Turkey. It runs through the Jordan Rift Valley and has produced historically significant earthquakes, including events referenced in ancient texts.
Type
transform
Length
1,000 km
Countries
4
Linked Cities
2
Last Major Earthquake
M6.2 — Jericho, Palestine (1927-07-11)
Affected Countries
Cities Near This Fault
General tectonic context only—not a site-specific hazard assessment. Live event data: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.