should we be going?

You aren't going to the area that was affected by the earthquake, so yes.

Yes. I don't think you will be affected at all, and helping the Italian economy by traveling there at this time is a good thing.

Of course you should go. You won't be anywhere near the area of the latest earthquake, and the locals depend on your tourist dollars!

Italy is a bit like California, it is prone to earthquakes. However it would be silly to put off your trip for something as unpredictable as that. While Southern Italy is more prone to them, 10 years ago there was a major earthquake in Umbria, and we even have small ones up North sometimes, but I think the odds are very good that you would be fine.

Absolutely go,, not going benefits no one, and hurts the economy there , when they least need it. You are not going to the area affected so you will not be interferring with anything, and it will not affect you.

Of course you should go. You aren't going anywhere near the affected area.

Francis: Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughtful and informative post!

4 words: definitely go and enjoy!

No, no, no -- you should send your tickets to me. I will bravely go in your place and somehow will manage to get through the experience.