Earthquake South of Parma

On Friday, June 21, 2013, at 12:33 p.m., an earthquake occurred approximately 70 kilometers south of Parma, Italy. With a magnitude of 5.2, it was strong enough to be felt in large parts of southern Switzerland (see the “estimated shaking extent” map to the left). The earthquake was felt particularly strongly in the upper stories of buildings. In the event of earthquakes of this magnitude, minor to moderate damage near the epicenter can be expected.

In spring last year, several earthquakes struck the Emilia-Romagna region not far from Parma, causing in some cases major damage. The tremors then were also felt in large parts of Switzerland.