Latest earthquakes near Foggia, Apulia today
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Recent Foggia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Foggia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Foggia and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Foggia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 259 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Foggia, Apulia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Foggia roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Foggia in 2016. A total of 90 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Foggia that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Foggia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Foggia during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 243 | 93.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 5.02% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.16% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Foggia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Foggia occurred on Oct 30, 2016 07:40 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) north-west of Foggia, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Foggia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Nov 23, 1980 19:34, 63 kilometers (39 mi) north-west of Foggia. It is the strongest earthquake near Foggia in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Foggia, Apulia in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Foggia.
Nearest earthquakes from Foggia
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Foggia, Apulia. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Foggia.
When was the last earthquake in Foggia, Apulia?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Foggia on the evening of May 18, 2024 at 20:59 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 49km east-northeast of Foggia at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Foggia, Apulia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Foggia, Apulia?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Foggia on the evening of November 23, 1980 at 19:34 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 63km south-southwest of Foggia at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Foggia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Foggia, Apulia?
In the past 10 years, 259 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Foggia. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
