Latest earthquakes near Modena, Emilia-Romagna today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Modena? If an earthquake is happening right now near Modena, it will show up within minutes.
Modena Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 181 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Modena, 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 Modena roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Modena in 2016. A total of 84 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Modena 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 Modena in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Modena 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 Modena
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Modena occurred on Oct 30, 2016 07:40 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 264 kilometers (164 mi) south-east of Modena, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Modena in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Modena, 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 Modena.
Nearest earthquakes from Modena
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Modena, 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 Modena.
When was the last earthquake in Modena, Emilia-Romagna?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Modena on the morning of February 8, 2025 at 06:25 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 37km north-east of Modena at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Modena, Emilia-Romagna in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Modena, Emilia-Romagna?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Modena on the morning of October 30, 2016 at 07:40 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 264km south-east of Modena at a depth of 8km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Modena since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Modena, Emilia-Romagna?
In the past 10 years, 181 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Modena. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.
