Latest earthquakes near Ancona, The Marches today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ancona, The Marches, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ancona? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ancona, it will show up within minutes.
Ancona Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 234 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ancona, The Marches in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 23 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ancona roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ancona in 2016. A total of 85 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ancona 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 Ancona in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ancona 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 | 220 | 94.02% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 4.27% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.71% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ancona
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ancona occurred on Oct 30, 2016 07:40 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 88 kilometers (55 mi) south-southwest of Ancona, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ancona in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 1915 07:52, 175 kilometers (109 mi) south-southwest of Ancona. It is the strongest earthquake near Ancona 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 Ancona, The Marches 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 Ancona.
Nearest earthquakes from Ancona
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ancona, The Marches. 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 Ancona.
When was the last earthquake in Ancona, The Marches?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ancona on the afternoon of April 27, 2024 at 16:45 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 187km west-northwest of Ancona at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ancona, The Marches in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ancona, The Marches?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ancona on the morning of January 13, 1915 at 07:52 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 175km south of Ancona at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ancona since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ancona, The Marches?
In the past 10 years, 234 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ancona. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
