Sicily, Italy · within 250 km
Earthquakes near Palermo
In the last 30 days, 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded within 250 km of Palermo; 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
- 2
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 1
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 2
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6ML | 7 km E of Ragusa, Sicily, Italy | |
| 1.5ML | 8 km S of Patti, Sicily, Italy |
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.6ML | 62 km WNW of Tropea, Calabria, Italy |
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4mb | 85 km N of Patti, Sicily, Italy | |
| 2.6ML | 62 km WNW of Tropea, Calabria, Italy |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above within 250 km of Palermo.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen within 250 km of Palermo?
In the last 30 days, 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded within 250 km of Palermo, 1 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 2 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake within 250 km of Palermo?
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 within 250 km of Palermo 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.
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.