Latest earthquakes near Taranto, Apulia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Taranto, Apulia, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Taranto? If an earthquake is happening right now near Taranto, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours ago (Mar 30 14:36 Rome) |
M 2.4 | 223 km NW from Taranto |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 11:40 Rome) |
M 2.0 | 132 km W from Taranto |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 00:44 Rome) |
M 2.7 | 267 km E from Taranto |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 20:26 Rome) |
M 3.7 | 221 km NW from Taranto |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 17:20 Rome) |
M 2.9 | 285 km SW from Taranto |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 16:43 Rome) |
M 2.4 | 219 km NW from Taranto |
| 2 days ago (Mar 27 16:36 Rome) |
M 2.4 | 277 km SSW from Taranto |
| 3 days ago (Mar 26 18:52 Rome) |
M 2.2 | 276 km SSW from Taranto |
| 3 days ago (Mar 26 16:42 Rome) |
M 2.0 | 277 km SSW from Taranto |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 13:07 Rome) |
M 2.0 | 268 km E from Taranto |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 12:58 Rome) |
M 2.1 | 177 km SSW from Taranto |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 12:45 Rome) |
M 2.2 | 277 km SSW from Taranto |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 08:08 Rome) |
M 3.2 | 262 km E from Taranto |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 02:43 Rome) |
M 2.2 | 179 km SSW from Taranto |
| 5 days ago (Mar 24 18:58 Rome) |
M 3.0 | 259 km NE from Taranto |
| 5 days ago (Mar 24 18:04 Rome) |
M 2.3 | 279 km SW from Taranto |
| 5 days ago (Mar 24 17:20 Rome) |
M 2.2 | 220 km NW from Taranto |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 08:25 Rome) |
M 2.8 | 284 km E from Taranto |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 07:42 Rome) |
M 2.2 | 221 km NW from Taranto |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 06:40 Rome) |
M 2.5 | 293 km E from Taranto |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 05:17 Rome) |
M 2.6 | 253 km ENE from Taranto |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 03:31 Rome) |
M 2.4 | 178 km WNW from Taranto |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 02:09 Rome) |
M 2.3 | 256 km SW from Taranto |
| 6 days ago (Mar 23 20:38 Rome) |
M 2.7 | 120 km W from Taranto |
| 6 days ago (Mar 23 18:32 Rome) |
M 2.3 | 182 km SSW from Taranto |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Taranto
Taranto Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 348 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Taranto, Apulia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 34 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Taranto roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Taranto in 2019. A total of 95 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Taranto that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Taranto in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Taranto 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 | 325 | 93.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 6.32% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.29% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Taranto
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Taranto occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 224 kilometers (139 mi) east-northeast of Taranto, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Taranto in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Sep 8, 1905 02:43, 239 kilometers (149 mi) east-northeast of Taranto. It is the strongest earthquake near Taranto 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 Taranto, Apulia 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 Taranto.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2019 03:54 (Rome) |
M 6.4 | 224 km ENE from Taranto |
| Sep 21, 2019 16:04 (Rome) |
M 5.6 | 215 km ENE from Taranto |
| Oct 31, 2022 22:42 (Rome) |
M 5.5 | 151 km WSW from Taranto |
| Mar 27, 2021 14:47 (Rome) |
M 5.5 | 242 km NNW from Taranto |
| Oct 15, 2016 22:14 (Rome) |
M 5.5 | 298 km ESE from Taranto |
| Nov 26, 2019 07:08 (Rome) |
M 5.5 | 220 km NE from Taranto |
| Aug 16, 2018 20:19 (Rome) |
M 5.3 | 257 km NW from Taranto |
| Nov 27, 2019 15:45 (Rome) |
M 5.3 | 223 km ENE from Taranto |
| Nov 26, 2019 04:03 (Rome) |
M 5.3 | 227 km ENE from Taranto |
| May 1, 2023 04:41 (Rome) |
M 5.2 | 187 km SW from Taranto |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Taranto
Nearest earthquakes from Taranto
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Taranto, Apulia. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2018 00:31 (Rome) |
M 4.1 | 52 km NE from Taranto |
| Aug 27, 2024 14:47 (Rome) |
M 4.4 | 86 km S from Taranto |
| May 29, 2024 14:07 (Rome) |
M 4.2 | 113 km S from Taranto |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 10:01 Rome) |
M 4.5 | 120 km W from Taranto |
| May 24, 2024 19:35 (Rome) |
M 4.0 | 124 km S from Taranto |
| May 21, 2019 10:13 (Rome) |
M 4.0 | 126 km NW from Taranto |
| Aug 1, 2024 21:43 (Rome) |
M 5.1 | 126 km SSW from Taranto |
| Oct 15, 2019 13:54 (Rome) |
M 4.5 | 133 km S from Taranto |
| Oct 29, 2016 13:58 (Rome) |
M 4.4 | 137 km WSW from Taranto |
| Feb 10, 2024 16:10 (Rome) |
M 4.1 | 147 km WNW from Taranto |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Taranto
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Taranto.
When was the last earthquake in Taranto, Apulia?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Taranto on the afternoon of March 30, 2025 at 14:36 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 223km northwest of Taranto at a depth of 2km under water in the Adriatic Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Taranto, Apulia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Taranto, Apulia?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Taranto on the night of September 8, 1905 at 02:43 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 239km south-southwest of Taranto at a depth of 15km under water in the Tirreno Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Taranto since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Taranto, Apulia?
In the past 10 years, 348 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Taranto. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
