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Recent earthquakes in Italy
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Latest earthquakes
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- Latest recorded earthquake
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- Earthquakes in the catalogue
- 0USGS
- Magnitude 4.5 or larger
- 0M ≥ 4.5
Data from USGS, updated automatically. This is not a warning; official alerts come from national authorities. Times are shown in Italian time (CET/CEST).
Where earthquakes happen in Italy
Central and southern Apennines
The Apennines are stretching apart, and shallow normal faults produce destructive earthquakes: Avezzano 1915, Irpinia 1980, L'Aquila 2009 and the 2016 Amatrice–Norcia sequence.
Calabria, Sicily and volcanic areas
The Strait of Messina was struck in 1908 by an earthquake and tsunami. Around Naples, the Campi Flegrei caldera and Etna have volcano-related earthquakes.
Northern Italy
The eastern Alps and the Po Plain are less active but not safe from damage, as Friuli 1976 (M6.5) and Emilia 2012 (M6.0) showed.
Major earthquakes
Key earthquakes in Italy, checked against the USGS catalogue:
- 6.6Mww
- 6.3Mwc
- 6.9Ms
- 6.5Ms
- 6.7Mw
- 7.1Mw
Travelling in Italy
Many historic towns in the Apennines are built of unreinforced masonry. Official earthquake data come from INGV; the Civil Protection Department coordinates emergencies.
During shaking, shelter under a sturdy table; afterwards leave carefully and avoid damaged buildings and narrow streets with loose facades.
Frequently asked questions
Was there an earthquake in Italy today?
The first panel shows the latest earthquake in the catalogue in Italian time.
Why do INGV and the USGS differ?
Different networks and methods; INGV's Italian network is much denser.
What was Italy's strongest earthquake since 1900?
According to the USGS, the 8 September 1905 Calabria earthquake (M7.2), slightly larger than the far deadlier 1908 Messina earthquake and tsunami (M7.1).
Latest known event
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Sources and coverage
Source: USGS · GeoNames · CC BY 4.0 · Natural Earth
The location is the reported epicentre. Offshore context is separate from a position inside a country. Small-event coverage varies by region.
Historical context
The historical catalogue includes USGS M6+ from 1900, M4.5+ from 1970 and delivered events since the project began. It is not a complete record of all small earthquakes.
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