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Earthquakes in Italy
In the last 30 days, 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Italy; the largest was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 85 km N of Patti, Sicily, Italy on 19 Sep 2026.
Data: INGV, USGS · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 6
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 4
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 5
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5ML | 10 km W of Girifalco, Calabria, Italy | |
| 1.6ML | 7 km E of Ragusa, Sicily, Italy | |
| 1.7ML | 7 km WNW of Tirrenia, Tuscany, Italy | |
| 2.3ML | 7 km SW of Lesina, Apulia, Italy | |
| 1.5ML | 8 km WNW of Tirrenia, Tuscany, Italy | |
| 1.5ML | 8 km S of Patti, Sicily, Italy |
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.2ML | 6 km ENE of Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy | |
| 2.6ML | 6 km ENE of Bibbiena, Tuscany, Italy | |
| 2.6ML | 62 km WNW of Tropea, Calabria, Italy | |
| 3.2ML | 12 km ESE of Manfredonia, Apulia, Italy |
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4mb | 85 km N of Patti, Sicily, Italy | |
| 3.2ML | 6 km ENE of Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy | |
| 3.2ML | 12 km ESE of Manfredonia, Apulia, Italy | |
| 2.6ML | 6 km ENE of Bibbiena, Tuscany, Italy | |
| 2.6ML | 62 km WNW of Tropea, Calabria, Italy |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above in Italy.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen in Italy?
In the last 30 days, 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Italy, 4 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 6 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Italy?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 85 km N of Patti, Sicily, Italy on 19 Sep 2026, at a depth of 270 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded in Italy since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 7.2 earthquake on 8 Sep 1905 (5 km W of San Nicolò, Italy). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
How deep are earthquakes in Italy?
60% of the magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes recorded in Italy in the last 30 days were shallower than 70 km. Shallow earthquakes generally cause stronger shaking at the surface than deep ones of the same magnitude.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Italy?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow INGV and Protezione Civile (https://terremoti.ingv.it/en) and your local civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.