Seismic Activity in Italy
Over the past 30 days, there have been 3 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.7 event near 56 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy.
Earthquakes in Italy
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.7
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Italy
Over the past 30 days, Italy has recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 2 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. The remaining 1 fell in the M2.5–M3.9 band. By depth: 2 shallow (<70 km), 1 intermediate (70–300 km). 2 of the epicenters were offshore. 2 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 5 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 243.1 km. All 3 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.
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| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 day ago 2026-07-24 22:08:16 UTC | 4.4mb | 3 km NNE of Scontrone, Italy 41.773°, 14.047° | 10.0 km | 4 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 3 km NNE of Scontrone, Italy on July 24, 2026 at 22:08 UTC. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-07-24 12:05:12 UTC | 2.8ml | 1 km E of Monte Giberto, Italy 43.090°, 13.646° | 10.0 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 1 km E of Monte Giberto, Italy with origin time 12:05 UTC on July 24, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2 days ago 2026-07-23 22:55:57 UTC | 4.7mb | 56 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy 39.000°, 15.372° | 243.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 23, 2026 at 22:55 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 56 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Italy over the past 30 days. See the M4.7 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 Days3
2026 (M2.5+)30
Largest (30 Days)
M4.7
56 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy
2 days 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 30 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, 3 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 4.7 event that occurred 56 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy.
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