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Latest earthquakes near Apulia, Italy today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Apulia, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Apulia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Apulia (also known as Απουλία), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Apulia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Apulia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Apulia and elsewhere.
Feb 7, 2025 04:19PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Afternoon in the Tirreno Sea 164km from Palermo (Italy).
Apulia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 506 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Apulia, Italy in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 50 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Apulia roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Apulia in 2016. A total of 113 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Apulia 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 Apulia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Apulia 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 | 471 | 93.08% |
| Mag. 5 | 31 | 6.13% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Apulia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Apulia occurred on Oct 30, 2016 07:40 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) north-west of Foggia, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Apulia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Sep 8, 1905 02:43, 291 kilometers (181 mi) north-west of Bari. It is the strongest earthquake near Apulia 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 Apulia, 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 Apulia.
Earthquakes by city in Apulia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Apulia, Italy.
Use this regional Apulia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Andria, Barletta, Lecce, Brindisi, Altamura, Molfetta, San Severo, Cerignola, Trani, Bisceglie, Manfredonia, Bitonto, Corato, Gravina in Puglia, Monopoli, Martina Franca, Modugno, Francavilla Fontana, Lucera, Grottaglie and Massafra.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Apulia.
When was the last earthquake in Apulia, Italy?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Apulia on the night of February 8, 2025 at 01:19 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 158km south-southeast of Taranto at a depth of 15km under water in the Ionian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Apulia, Italy in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Apulia, Italy?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Apulia on the night of September 8, 1905 at 02:43 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 291km south-southwest of Bari at a depth of 15km under water in the Tirreno Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Apulia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Apulia, Italy?
In the past 10 years, 506 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Apulia. This averages to 51 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
