Latest earthquakes near Mestre, Veneto today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mestre, Veneto, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mestre? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mestre, it will show up within minutes.
Mestre Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 109 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mestre, Veneto in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mestre in 2016. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mestre that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mestre in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Mestre 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 | 104 | 95.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 3.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.92% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mestre
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mestre occurred on Oct 26, 2016 21:18 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) south-southeast of Mestre, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mestre in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 6, 1976 21:00, 125 kilometers (78 mi) south-southeast of Mestre. It is the strongest earthquake near Mestre 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 Mestre, Veneto 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 Mestre.
Nearest earthquakes from Mestre
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mestre, Veneto. 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 Mestre.
When was the last earthquake in Mestre, Veneto?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mestre on the evening of November 20, 2024 at 19:04 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 176km southwest of Mestre at a depth of 58km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mestre, Veneto in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mestre, Veneto?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Mestre on the evening of May 6, 1976 at 21:00 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 125km north-east of Mestre at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mestre since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mestre, Veneto?
In the past 10 years, 109 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mestre. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
