Latest earthquakes near Rome, Lazio today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rome, Lazio, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rome? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rome (also known as Roma), it will show up within minutes.
Rome Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 202 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rome, Lazio in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Rome roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Rome in 2016. A total of 83 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Rome 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 Rome in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Rome 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 | 188 | 93.07% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 5.45% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.49% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Rome
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rome occurred on Oct 30, 2016 07:40 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 118 kilometers (73 mi) north-northeast of Rome, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rome in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Nov 23, 1980 19:34, 262 kilometers (163 mi) north-northeast of Rome. It is the strongest earthquake near Rome 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 Rome, Lazio 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 Rome.
Nearest earthquakes from Rome
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rome, Lazio. 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 Rome.
When was the last earthquake in Rome, Lazio?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Rome on the night of May 20, 2024 at 04:14 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 180km south-east of Rome at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rome, Lazio in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rome, Lazio?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Rome on the evening of November 23, 1980 at 19:34 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 262km east-southeast of Rome at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rome since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rome, Lazio?
In the past 10 years, 202 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rome. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
