Latest earthquakes near Perugia, Umbria today
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Perugia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 199 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Perugia, Umbria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Perugia roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Perugia in 2016. A total of 84 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Perugia 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 Perugia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Perugia 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 | 187 | 93.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 4.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.51% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Perugia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Perugia 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 Perugia 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 Perugia 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 Perugia, Umbria 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 Perugia.
Nearest earthquakes from Perugia
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Perugia, Umbria. 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 Perugia.
When was the last earthquake in Perugia, Umbria?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Perugia on the afternoon of April 27, 2024 at 14:22 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 137km northwest of Perugia at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Perugia, Umbria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Perugia, Umbria?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Perugia 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 Perugia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Perugia, Umbria?
In the past 10 years, 199 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Perugia. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
