Latest earthquakes near Ajaccio, Corsica today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ajaccio, Corsica, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ajaccio? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ajaccio, it will show up within minutes.
Ajaccio Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ajaccio, Corsica in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ajaccio in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Ajaccio 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 Ajaccio
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ajaccio 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 Ajaccio 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 Ajaccio in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ajaccio, Corsica 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 Ajaccio.
Nearest earthquakes from Ajaccio
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ajaccio, Corsica. 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 Ajaccio.
When was the last earthquake in Ajaccio, Corsica?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ajaccio on the night of January 20, 2025 at 02:33 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 268km north-east of Ajaccio at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ajaccio, Corsica in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ajaccio, Corsica?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ajaccio 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 Ajaccio since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ajaccio, Corsica?
In the past 10 years, 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ajaccio. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 304 days.
