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 112 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 11 earthquakes per year
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 6 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 | 106 | 94.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 5.36% |
| 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 Modena
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Modena occurred on Jan 18, 2017 11:14 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 293 kilometers (182 mi) south-east of Modena, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Modena in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Oct 30, 2016 07:40, 264 kilometers (164 mi) south-east of Modena. It is the strongest earthquake near Modena 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 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 evening of November 6, 2026 at 18:49 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 248km south-east of Modena at a depth of 9km 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, 112 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Modena. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
