Latest earthquakes near Liguria, Italy today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Liguria, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Liguria? If an earthquake is happening right now near Liguria, it will show up within minutes.
Liguria Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 55 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Liguria, Italy in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Liguria in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Liguria 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 | 54 | 98.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.82% |
| 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 Liguria
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Liguria occurred on Sep 18, 2023 05:10 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 222 kilometers (138 mi) east of Genoa, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Liguria in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Jul 19, 1963 06:45, 134 kilometers (83 mi) east of Genoa. It is the strongest earthquake near Liguria 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 Liguria, 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 Liguria.
Earthquakes by city in Liguria
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Liguria, Italy.
Use this regional Liguria earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including La Spezia, Savona, San Remo, Imperia, Rapallo, Chiavari, Sarzana, Ventimiglia, Albenga and Sestri Levante.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Liguria.
When was the last earthquake in Liguria, Italy?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Liguria on the evening of May 16, 2026 at 20:51 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 233km east of Genoa at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Liguria, Italy in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Liguria, Italy?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Liguria on the morning of July 19, 1963 at 06:45 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 134km south-southwest of Genoa at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Western Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Liguria since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Liguria, Italy?
In the past 10 years, 55 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Liguria. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 66 days.
