Latest earthquakes near Pescara, Abruzzo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pescara, Abruzzo, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pescara? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pescara, it will show up within minutes.
Pescara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 224 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pescara, Abruzzo 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 Pescara roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pescara in 2016. A total of 84 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pescara 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 Pescara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Pescara 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 | 211 | 94.2% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 4.46% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.34% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Pescara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pescara 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 Pescara 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 Pescara 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 Pescara, Abruzzo 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 Pescara.
Nearest earthquakes from Pescara
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pescara, Abruzzo. 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 Pescara.
When was the last earthquake in Pescara, Abruzzo?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Pescara on the night of December 21, 2024 at 03:48 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 40km southwest of Pescara at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pescara, Abruzzo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pescara, Abruzzo?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Pescara 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 Pescara since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pescara, Abruzzo?
In the past 10 years, 224 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pescara. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
