Latest earthquakes near Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Trieste? If an earthquake is happening right now near Trieste, it will show up within minutes.
Trieste Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 106 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia 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 Trieste in 2021. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Trieste 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 Trieste in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Trieste 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 | 102 | 96.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 2.83% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.94% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Trieste
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Trieste 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 Trieste 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 Trieste 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 Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia 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 Trieste.
Nearest earthquakes from Trieste
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia. 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 Trieste.
When was the last earthquake in Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Trieste on the night of December 5, 2025 at 03:36 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 250km southwest of Trieste at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Trieste 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 Trieste since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia?
In the past 10 years, 106 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Trieste. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
