Latest earthquakes near Bologna, Emilia-Romagna today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bologna? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bologna, it will show up within minutes.
Bologna Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 181 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bologna roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bologna in 2016. A total of 83 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bologna 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 Bologna in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bologna 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 | 170 | 93.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 4.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.66% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bologna
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bologna occurred on Oct 30, 2016 07:40 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 230 kilometers (143 mi) south-east of Bologna, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bologna in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bologna, Emilia-Romagna 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 Bologna.
Nearest earthquakes from Bologna
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bologna, Emilia-Romagna. 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 Bologna.
When was the last earthquake in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Bologna on the morning of December 5, 2025 at 10:07 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 252km south-east of Bologna at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bologna, Emilia-Romagna in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bologna, Emilia-Romagna?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Bologna on the morning of October 30, 2016 at 07:40 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 230km south-east of Bologna at a depth of 8km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bologna since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bologna, Emilia-Romagna?
In the past 10 years, 181 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bologna. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.
