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 115 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 11 earthquakes per year
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 6 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 | 109 | 94.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 5.22% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Jan 18, 2017 11:14 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 260 kilometers (162 mi) south-east of Bologna, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bologna in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Oct 30, 2016 07:40, 230 kilometers (143 mi) south-east of Bologna. It is the strongest earthquake near Bologna 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 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 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bologna on the evening of November 6, 2026 at 18:49 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 218km south-east of Bologna at a depth of 9km 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, 115 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bologna. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
