Latest earthquakes near Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy today
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Friuli Venezia Giulia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 109 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Friuli Venezia Giulia in 2021. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Friuli Venezia Giulia that year. The strongest had a 4.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Friuli Venezia Giulia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Friuli Venezia Giulia 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 | 105 | 96.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 2.75% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.92% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Friuli Venezia Giulia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Friuli Venezia Giulia occurred on Dec 29, 2020 12:19 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 195 kilometers (121 mi) east of Trieste, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Friuli Venezia Giulia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 6, 1976 21:00, 88 kilometers (55 mi) east of Trieste. It is the strongest earthquake near Friuli Venezia Giulia in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy 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 Friuli Venezia Giulia.
Earthquakes by city in Friuli Venezia Giulia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy.
Use this regional Friuli Venezia Giulia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Udine, Pordenone, Gorizia, Monfalcone, Sacile and Cordenons.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Friuli Venezia Giulia.
When was the last earthquake in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Friuli Venezia Giulia on the afternoon of April 27, 2024 at 16:45 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 269km southwest of Trieste at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Friuli Venezia Giulia on the evening of May 6, 1976 at 21:00 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 88km north-northwest of Trieste at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Friuli Venezia Giulia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy?
In the past 10 years, 109 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Friuli Venezia Giulia. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
