Latest earthquakes near Umbria, Italy today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Umbria, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Umbria? If an earthquake is happening right now near Umbria, it will show up within minutes.
Umbria Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 201 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Umbria, 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 Umbria roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Umbria in 2016. A total of 84 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Umbria 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 Umbria in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Umbria 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 | 94.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 4.48% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.49% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Umbria
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Umbria occurred on Oct 30, 2016 07:40 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 64 kilometers (40 mi) east-southeast of Perugia, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Umbria in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 1915 07:52, 155 kilometers (96 mi) east-southeast of Perugia. It is the strongest earthquake near Umbria 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 Umbria, 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 Umbria.
Earthquakes by city in Umbria
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Umbria, Italy.
Use this regional Umbria earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Terni, Foligno, Città di Castello, Spoleto, Bastia umbra and bishopric of Perugia.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Umbria.
When was the last earthquake in Umbria, Italy?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Umbria on the night of September 8, 2024 at 00:00 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 246km northwest of Perugia at a depth of 22km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Umbria, Italy in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Umbria, Italy?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Umbria on the morning of January 13, 1915 at 07:52 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 155km south-east of Perugia at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Umbria since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Umbria, Italy?
In the past 10 years, 201 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Umbria. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
