Seismic Activity in Italy
Over the past 30 days, there have been 5 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.7 event near 61 km WNW of Leni, Italy.
Earthquakes in Italy
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.7
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Italy
Over the past 30 days, Italy has recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 2 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 3 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 4 shallow (<70 km), 1 deep-focus (>300 km). 2 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 11 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 367.1 km. All 5 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
Showing 5 of 5
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 day ago 2026-10-23 15:32:13 UTC | 4.7mb | 52 km WNW of Malfa, Italy 38.814°, 14.307° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 15:32 UTC on October 23, 2026, a magnitude 4.7 tremor occurred 52 km WNW of Malfa, Italy. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.7 earthquake that occurred about 5 hours earlier. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-10-23 13:55:36 UTC | 5.2mww | 50 km WNW of Malfa, Italy 38.779°, 14.315° | 10.0 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded 50 km WNW of Malfa, Italy on October 23, 2026 at 13:55 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.7 earthquake that occurred about 4 hours earlier. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-10-23 10:19:16 UTC | 5.7mww | 61 km WNW of Leni, Italy 38.720°, 14.152° | 10.0 km | 9 | III | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On October 23, 2026 at 10:19 UTC, a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck 61 km WNW of Leni, Italy. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Italy over the past 30 days. See the M5.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-10-23 09:51:39 UTC | 4.9mb | 53 km WNW of Leni, Italy 38.722°, 14.253° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 53 km WNW of Leni, Italy with origin time 09:51 UTC on October 23, 2026. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-10-08 2026-10-08 03:42:52 UTC | 4.9mww | 81 km NNW of Malfa, Italy 39.206°, 14.352° | 367.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On October 8, 2026, Italy registered a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 81 km NNW of Malfa, Italy at 03:42 UTC. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — a deep-focus event. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days5
2026 (M2.5+)40
Largest (30 Days)
M5.7
61 km WNW of Leni, Italy
1 day ago
Largest in 2026
M6.2
23 km WSW of San Lucido, Italy
2026-06-01
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Italy
Italy experiences regular earthquakes due to the collision between the African and Eurasian plates. Historic cities face particular vulnerability.
Italy Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Italy has recorded 40 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Italy in 2026 was a magnitude 6.2 event near San Lucido, Italy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Italy?
In the past 30 days, 5 earthquakes have been recorded in the Italy region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Italy?
The largest recent earthquake in the Italy area was a magnitude 5.7 event that occurred 61 km WNW of Leni, Italy.
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