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.
Recent Taranto Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Taranto. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Taranto and elsewhere.
Jan 10, 2026 05:53AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Ionian Sea near Reggio Calabria (Italy) on Saturday Night.
Taranto Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 339 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 33 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 | 315 | 92.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 6.78% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Taranto.
When was the last earthquake in Taranto, Apulia?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Taranto on the evening of January 29, 2026 at 19:58 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 233km east-southeast of Taranto at a depth of 15km under land. 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, 339 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Taranto. This averages to 34 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
