Abruzzo
Abruzzo: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Abruzzo (Italy) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
Live map – Abruzzo
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Abruzzo
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Abruzzo
Abruzzo has recorded 177 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978. The strongest was M6.3 in 2009.
Satellites have detected 3 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 8.4 km².
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177 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978. The strongest was M6.3.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3 | 6 km WSW of L'Aquila, Italy | 9.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 31 km NNW of L'Aquila, Italy | 7.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 31 km NNW of L'Aquila, Italy | 10.0 km | |
| 5.5 | 10 km SSE of L'Aquila, Italy | 15.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 35 km SW of Teramo, Italy | 15.4 km | |
| 5.3 | 20 km SSE of San Salvo, Italy | 11.6 km | |
| 5.3 | 38 km NNW of L'Aquila, Italy | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 26 km NNW of L'Aquila, Italy | 7.4 km | |
| 5.2 | 34 km WSW of Teramo, Italy | 2.6 km | |
| 5.2 | 25 km S of Sulmona, Italy | 14.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 36 km SW of Teramo, Italy | 8.6 km | |
| 5.0 | 33 km WSW of Teramo, Italy | 7.5 km | |
| 4.9 | 5 km WNW of L'Aquila, Italy | 10.1 km | |
| 4.8 | 29 km NNW of L'Aquila, Italy | 11.0 km | |
| 4.8 | near L'Aquila, Italy | 10.2 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2019 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2018 | 5 | M5.3 |
| 2017 | 13 | M5.7 |
| 2016 | 7 | M4.8 |
| 2015 | 4 | M4.5 |
| 2013 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2009 | 40 | M6.3 |
| 2008 | 3 | M3.3 |
| 2006 | 2 | M3.0 |
| 2005 | 3 | M3.6 |
| 2004 | 5 | M4.3 |
| 2003 | 8 | M3.7 |
| 2002 | 15 | M4.2 |
| 2001 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 1998 | 2 | M3.6 |
| 1997 | 4 | M4.4 |
| 1996 | 3 | M4.1 |
| 1995 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 1994 | 5 | M3.6 |
| 1992 | 8 | M3.9 |
| 1991 | 3 | M4.1 |
| 1990 | 1 | M3.2 |
| 1989 | 2 | M3.3 |
| 1987 | 3 | M3.9 |
| 1986 | 2 | M4.2 |
| 1985 | 7 | M4.7 |
| 1984 | 13 | M5.2 |
| 1983 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 1982 | 3 | M3.8 |
| 1981 | 3 | M3.6 |
| 1980 | 5 | M4.6 |
| 1979 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 1978 | 2 | M4.3 |
Wildfires
3 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 8.4 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.7 km² | near Pratola Peligna, Italy | Inactive | |
| 8.4 km² | 5 km NNE of Pratola Peligna, Italy | Inactive | |
| 4.6 km² | 6 km S of L'Aquila, Italy | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.4 km² | 5 km NNE of Pratola Peligna, Italy | Inactive | |
| 7.7 km² | near Pratola Peligna, Italy | Inactive | |
| 4.6 km² | 6 km S of L'Aquila, Italy | Inactive |