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.
Corsica Earthquake Statistics
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.
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.
| 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
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 Sep 7, 1920 06:55, 273 kilometers (170 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.
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 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Corsica on the afternoon of April 25, 2024 at 12:12 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 223km northwest of Ajaccio at a depth of 5km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Western Basin. 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 September 7, 1920 at 06:55 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 273km north-northeast of Ajaccio at a depth of 15km under land. 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.
