Latest earthquakes near Parma, Emilia-Romagna today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Parma? If an earthquake is happening right now near Parma, it will show up within minutes.
Parma Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 85 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Parma, Emilia-Romagna in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Parma in 2023. A total of 15 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Parma that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Parma in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Parma 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 | 83 | 97.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 2.35% |
| 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 Parma
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Parma occurred on Nov 9, 2022 07:07 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 257 kilometers (160 mi) east-southeast of Parma, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Parma in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 6, 1976 21:00, 287 kilometers (178 mi) east-southeast of Parma. It is the strongest earthquake near Parma in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Parma, 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 Parma.
Nearest earthquakes from Parma
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Parma, 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 Parma.
When was the last earthquake in Parma, Emilia-Romagna?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Parma on the morning of January 9, 2025 at 10:28 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 278km west of Parma at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Parma, Emilia-Romagna in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Parma, Emilia-Romagna?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Parma on the evening of May 6, 1976 at 21:00 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 287km north-east of Parma at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Parma since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Parma, Emilia-Romagna?
In the past 10 years, 85 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Parma. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 43 days.
