Latest earthquakes near Abruzzo, Italy today
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Abruzzo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 229 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Abruzzo, Italy in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 22 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Abruzzo roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Abruzzo in 2016. A total of 84 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Abruzzo 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 Abruzzo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Abruzzo 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 | 215 | 93.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 4.8% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.31% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Abruzzo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Abruzzo occurred on Oct 30, 2016 07:40 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 101 kilometers (63 mi) west-northwest of Pescara, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Abruzzo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Nov 23, 1980 19:34, 197 kilometers (122 mi) west-northwest of Pescara. It is the strongest earthquake near Abruzzo in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Abruzzo, Italy 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 Abruzzo.
Earthquakes by city in Abruzzo
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Abruzzo, Italy.
Use this regional Abruzzo earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Montesilvano Marina, Chieti, Avezzano, Teramo, Lanciano, L'Aquila, Vasto, Francavilla al Mare, Sulmona, Giulianova, San Salvo and Roseto degli Abruzzi.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Abruzzo.
When was the last earthquake in Abruzzo, Italy?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Abruzzo on the night of January 29, 2026 at 00:54 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 73km west of Pescara at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Abruzzo, Italy in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Abruzzo, Italy?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Abruzzo on the evening of November 23, 1980 at 19:34 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 197km south-southeast of Pescara at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Abruzzo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Abruzzo, Italy?
In the past 10 years, 229 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Abruzzo. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
