See earthquakes recorded today in Italy, with updated information on magnitude, location, depth and UTC time. Data is updated automatically from official seismic sources.
Earthquake map in Italy today
Strongest earthquakes in Italy today
There is 1 earthquake recorded today in Italy. The largest magnitude in this period is M4.7.
Featured earthquakes in Italy today
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Local time | Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 52 km WNW of Malfa, Italy🇮🇹 Italy | 10.0 km | Calculating… | 26/100 |
Historical earthquakes in Italy
A selection of documented significant historical earthquakes for Italy using the available integrated institutional sources.
335 available records · Source: NOAA/NCEI · NOAA imported: 2026-10-19 06:23:10 UTC · ISC updated: 2026-10-07 12:42:11 UTC
| Date | Location / country | Mag. | Depth | Deaths (source) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1456-12-05 | ITALY: AVELLINO,NAPOLI,ABRUZZI, BRINDISI,BENEVENTO 🇮🇹 Italy | — | — | 30.000 |
| 1447-11-04 | ITALY: ROMA (ROME) 🇮🇹 Italy | — | — | — |
| 1446 | ITALY: CAMERINO 🇮🇹 Italy | — | — | — |
| 1417 | ITALY 🇮🇹 Italy | — | — | — |
| 1414-08-03 | ITALY: SANSEPOLCRO 🇮🇹 Italy | — | — | 200 |
| 1361-07-17 | ITALY: BASILICATA TO POUILLES 🇮🇹 Italy | — | — | 4.000 |
| 1352-12-25 | ITALY: SANSEPOLCRO 🇮🇹 Italy | — | — | 2.000 |
| 1349-09-09 | ITALY: L'AQUILA, ABRUZZI, SANNIO 🇮🇹 Italy | — | — | 2.000 |
| 1345-09-12 | ITALY: FIRENZE (FLORENCE) 🇮🇹 Italy | — | — | — |
| 1329-06-28 | ITALY: SICILY 🇮🇹 Italy | — | — | — |
| 1328-12-01 | ITALY: NORCIA 🇮🇹 Italy | — | — | 5.000 |
| 1319 | ITALY: MONTECASSINO 🇮🇹 Italy | — | — | — |
| 1300 | ITALY: RIETI 🇮🇹 Italy | — | — | — |
| 1298-11-30 | ITALY: RIETI 🇮🇹 Italy | — | — | — |
| 1279-04-30 | ITALY: FORLI, SPOLETO, ROMAGNA, MARCHE, BOLOGNA 🇮🇹 Italy | M6.2 | — | — |
| 1277-07-20 | ITALY: VERONA 🇮🇹 Italy | M5.1 | — | — |
| 1273 | ITALY: POTENZA 🇮🇹 Italy | — | — | — |
| 1259 | ITALY: TRAPANI 🇮🇹 Italy | — | — | — |
| 1248 | ITALY: SABAUDIA 🇮🇹 Italy | — | — | 9.000 |
| 1233 | ITALY: VENEZIA (VENICE) 🇮🇹 Italy | M5.6 | — | — |
| 1231-06-01 | ITALY: S. GERMANO, MONTECASSINO 🇮🇹 Italy | — | — | — |
| 1223 | ITALY: SIPONTO 🇮🇹 Italy | — | — | — |
| 1222-12-25 | ITALY: BRESCIA 🇮🇹 Italy | — | — | 12.000 |
| 1184-05-24 | ITALY: COSENZA 🇮🇹 Italy | — | — | — |
| 1180 | ITALY: ARIANO 🇮🇹 Italy | — | — | — |
The featured selection comes from the NOAA/NCEI significant-earthquake catalog. GDE does not automatically turn smaller earthquakes into major disasters or infer damage, deaths, or territorial impact.
Seismic data: USGS and official regional seismic sources.
Earthquakes in Italy: tectonic background
Earthquake activity in Italy reflects complex deformation across the African, Eurasian and Adriatic tectonic domains. The Apennines contain active faults that have produced destructive earthquakes.
Reading the monitor
Magnitude measures earthquake size and depth indicates where the event originated beneath the ground. Shaking intensity depends on distance, geology and buildings. EarthSentra’s records can be revised after review, and smaller earthquakes may not appear immediately. No recent events does not mean there is no seismic hazard.
Official information and practical safety
EarthSentra does not predict earthquakes or issue official warnings. For local information, consult competent national geological and emergency authorities. During shaking, protect your head and neck and follow local earthquake safety advice. Historic records should not be interpreted as current emergency reports.
For global context consult the USGS earthquake catalog and EarthSentra’s worldwide earthquake portal.