Recent earthquakes near Rome
Rome sits west of the seismically active Apennine mountains, on comparatively stable ground, giving it a lower hazard than central Italy's mountain towns. It can still feel strong shaking from Apennine earthquakes to the east, and soft sediments along the Tiber can amplify it locally. Historical Apennine events have occasionally damaged the city. In the past 24 hours, Rome has recorded no earthquakes above the reporting threshold.
Counts include M2.5+ events — the smallest size USGS reports consistently worldwide.
Recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Time (UTC) | Depth | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | Jul 24, 22:08 UTC | 10 km | 3 km NNE of Scontrone, Italy |
| M2.6 | Jul 24, 12:05 UTC | 10 km | 1 km NNW of Petritoli, Italy |
Notable recent activity
An M4.4 earthquake struck 3 km NNE of Scontrone, Italy at 22:08 UTC on Jul 24 at a depth of 10 km.
An M2.6 earthquake struck 1 km NNW of Petritoli, Italy at 12:05 UTC on Jul 24 at a depth of 10 km.
Frequently asked questions
Does Rome get earthquakes?
Rome experiences earthquakes less often than the Apennine towns to its east, because it sits on relatively stable ground west of the main fault belt. It mainly feels shaking transmitted from earthquakes centred in the central Apennines.
Is Rome on a fault line?
Rome is not built directly on a major active fault. The nearest significant seismic sources are the extensional faults of the central Apennines, some tens of kilometres to the east, and the Alban Hills volcanic area to the southeast.
Has Rome ever been damaged by an earthquake?
Rome has been shaken and occasionally damaged by distant Apennine earthquakes over the centuries, including events in 1349 and 1703 that harmed monuments such as the Colosseum. Direct large earthquakes beneath the city are rare.
Nearby regions
Live data from the USGS earthquake feeds. Magnitudes and depths are automated readings and may be revised. Not for emergency use.