Latest earthquakes near Genoa, Liguria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Genoa, Liguria, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Genoa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Genoa (also known as Genova), it will show up within minutes.
Genoa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 57 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Genoa, Liguria 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 Genoa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Genoa 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 | 56 | 98.25% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.75% |
| 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 Genoa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Genoa 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 Genoa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Sep 7, 1920 07:55, 122 kilometers (76 mi) east of Genoa. It is the strongest earthquake near Genoa 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 Genoa, Liguria 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 Genoa.
Nearest earthquakes from Genoa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Genoa, Liguria. 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 Genoa.
When was the last earthquake in Genoa, Liguria?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Genoa on the afternoon of May 12, 2024 at 15:59 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 106km east-northeast of Genoa at a depth of 22km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Genoa, Liguria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Genoa, Liguria?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Genoa on the morning of September 7, 1920 at 07:55 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 122km east-southeast of Genoa at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Genoa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Genoa, Liguria?
In the past 10 years, 57 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Genoa. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 64 days.
