Latest earthquakes near Prato, Tuscany today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Prato, Tuscany, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Prato? If an earthquake is happening right now near Prato, it will show up within minutes.
Prato Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 178 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Prato, Tuscany in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Prato roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Prato in 2016. A total of 83 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Prato 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 Prato in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Prato 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 | 167 | 93.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 4.49% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.69% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Prato
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Prato occurred on Oct 30, 2016 07:40 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 197 kilometers (122 mi) south-east of Prato, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Prato in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 1915 07:52, 289 kilometers (180 mi) south-east of Prato. It is the strongest earthquake near Prato 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 Prato, Tuscany 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 Prato.
Nearest earthquakes from Prato
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Prato, Tuscany. 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 Prato.
When was the last earthquake in Prato, Tuscany?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Prato on the night of January 29, 2025 at 01:33 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 240km east-southeast of Prato at a depth of 23km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Prato, Tuscany in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Prato, Tuscany?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Prato on the morning of January 13, 1915 at 07:52 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 289km south-east of Prato at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Prato since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Prato, Tuscany?
In the past 10 years, 178 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Prato. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
