Latest earthquakes near Lazio, Italy today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lazio, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lazio? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lazio, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Lazio Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Lazio. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Lazio and elsewhere.
Feb 7, 2025 04:19PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Afternoon in the Tirreno Sea 164km from Palermo (Italy).
Lazio Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 203 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lazio, Italy in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Lazio roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lazio in 2016. A total of 83 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lazio 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 Lazio in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Lazio 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 | 189 | 93.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 5.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.48% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lazio
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lazio occurred on Oct 30, 2016 07:40 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 118 kilometers (73 mi) north-northeast of Rome, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lazio in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Nov 23, 1980 19:34, 262 kilometers (163 mi) north-northeast of Rome. It is the strongest earthquake near Lazio 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 Lazio, 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 Lazio.
Earthquakes by city in Lazio
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Lazio, Italy.
Use this regional Lazio earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Lido di Ostia, Latina, Guidonia Montecelio, Velletri, Civitavecchia, Viterbo, Anzio, Nettuno, Frosinone, Aprilia, Rieti, Marino, Monterotondo, Ciampino, Fiumicino, Ladispoli, Casal Palocco, Terracina, Formia, Cisterna di Latina and Casal de' Pazzi.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lazio.
When was the last earthquake in Lazio, Italy?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Lazio on the morning of February 22, 2025 at 07:09 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 278km east of Rome at a depth of 13km under water in the Adriatic Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lazio, Italy in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lazio, Italy?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Lazio on the evening of November 23, 1980 at 19:34 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 262km east-southeast of Rome at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lazio since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lazio, Italy?
In the past 10 years, 203 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lazio. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
