Latest earthquakes near Corsica, France today

Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Corsica, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Corsica? If an earthquake is happening right now near Corsica, it will show up within minutes.

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List of latest earthquakes near Corsica.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 19, 2024 15:15
(Paris)
M 2.0 290 km NNW
from Ajaccio
Dec 18, 2024 09:57
(Paris)
M 2.3 266 km WNW
from Ajaccio
Dec 17, 2024 05:23
(Paris)
M 2.4 190 km NNW
from Ajaccio
Dec 16, 2024 22:22
(Paris)
M 3.5 194 km NNW
from Ajaccio
Dec 16, 2024 14:14
(Paris)
M 2.2 225 km WNW
from Ajaccio
Dec 11, 2024 09:29
(Paris)
M 2.3 227 km WNW
from Ajaccio
Dec 10, 2024 08:15
(Paris)
M 2.2 247 km NW
from Ajaccio
Dec 10, 2024 03:16
(Paris)
M 2.5 205 km W
from Ajaccio
Dec 9, 2024 11:59
(Paris)
M 2.4 275 km NW
from Ajaccio
Dec 9, 2024 00:44
(Paris)
M 2.2 150 km N
from Ajaccio
Dec 8, 2024 04:12
(Paris)
M 2.0 265 km ENE
from Ajaccio
Dec 6, 2024 22:51
(Paris)
M 2.1 280 km NW
from Ajaccio
Dec 4, 2024 03:34
(Paris)
M 2.1 298 km NW
from Ajaccio
Dec 2, 2024 14:09
(Paris)
M 2.1 258 km WNW
from Ajaccio
Dec 1, 2024 11:20
(Paris)
M 2.2 268 km NW
from Ajaccio
Nov 28, 2024 01:06
(Paris)
M 2.2 177 km NW
from Ajaccio
Nov 27, 2024 12:03
(Paris)
M 2.5 237 km WNW
from Ajaccio
Nov 25, 2024 09:20
(Paris)
M 2.0 248 km NNW
from Ajaccio
Nov 22, 2024 10:05
(Paris)
M 2.0 279 km NNW
from Ajaccio
Nov 20, 2024 11:23
(Paris)
M 2.2 276 km NW
from Ajaccio
Nov 19, 2024 22:23
(Paris)
M 2.1 250 km NNW
from Ajaccio
Nov 17, 2024 02:12
(Paris)
M 2.2 239 km NW
from Ajaccio
Nov 16, 2024 22:35
(Paris)
M 2.0 281 km NNE
from Ajaccio
Nov 14, 2024 11:11
(Paris)
M 2.1 261 km NNW
from Ajaccio
Nov 14, 2024 10:02
(Paris)
M 2.3 263 km WNW
from Ajaccio

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Corsica

Corsica Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
1 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2
Dec 19, 2024 15:15

Average

A total of 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Corsica, France in the past 10 years.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Corsica with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Corsica in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Corsica 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Corsica (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 12 100.0%
Mag. 5 0 0.0%
Mag. 6 0 0.0%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Corsica

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.5
On Nov 8, 2022 16:23.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.3
On Jul 19, 1963 06:45.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Corsica occurred on Nov 8, 2022 16:23 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 196 kilometers (122 mi) north of Ajaccio, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Corsica in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Jul 19, 1963 06:45, 165 kilometers (103 mi) north of Ajaccio. It is the strongest earthquake near Corsica 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 Corsica, France 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 Corsica.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Corsica.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 8, 2022 16:23
(Paris)
M 4.5 196 km N
from Ajaccio
Sep 22, 2022 17:47
(Paris)
M 4.5 292 km NNE
from Ajaccio
Sep 22, 2022 15:40
(Paris)
M 4.4 280 km N
from Ajaccio
May 30, 2016 22:24
(Paris)
M 4.4 279 km ENE
from Ajaccio
Feb 6, 2022 02:36
(Paris)
M 4.3 240 km NNE
from Ajaccio
Feb 18, 2020 00:46
(Paris)
M 4.2 174 km SE
from Ajaccio
Oct 25, 2016 18:53
(Paris)
M 4.2 266 km NE
from Ajaccio
Jun 23, 2016 16:37
(Paris)
M 4.2 260 km NNE
from Ajaccio
Sep 13, 2015 03:04
(Paris)
M 4.2 276 km NE
from Ajaccio
Sep 14, 2024 20:47
(Paris)
M 4.1 164 km NW
from Ajaccio

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Corsica

Earthquakes by city in Corsica

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Corsica, France.

Use this regional Corsica earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bastia.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Corsica.

When was the last earthquake in Corsica, France?

A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Corsica on the afternoon of December 19, 2024 at 15:15 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 290km north-northwest of Ajaccio at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Corsica, France in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Corsica, France?

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Corsica on the morning of July 19, 1963 at 06:45 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 165km north-northwest of Ajaccio at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Western Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Corsica since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Corsica, France?

In the past 10 years, 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Corsica. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 304 days.