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Recent Earthquakes in Italy

6 earthquakes today, 36 in the last 7 days, 157 in the last 30 days, most recently 5 hours ago.

Today
6
Last 7 days
36
Last 30 days
157
Strongest recent
M 4.5
Most recent
5 hours ago

Italy lies on the boundary between the African and Eurasian plates, giving it a long history of damaging earthquakes. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Italy - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.

Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Italy, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Italy - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.

Latest earthquakes in Italy

Show the full list of 156 recent earthquakes

Did people in Italy feel recent earthquakes?

No community-felt earthquakes reported in Italy in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.

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Earthquakes in Italy: frequently asked questions

Were there any earthquakes in Italy today?

Yes - 6 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Italy in the last 24 hours, the most recent a magnitude 2.4 near SICILY, ITALY. See the live map above for today's activity.

How many earthquakes were there in Italy yesterday?

3 earthquakes were recorded in or near Italy in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.

How many earthquakes have there been in Italy this week (last 7 days)?

36 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Italy in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.

How many earthquakes have there been in Italy in the last 30 days?

157 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Italy in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 4.5.

Are there earthquakes in Italy?

Yes. Italy is seismically active - 157 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Italy in the last 30 days. Italy lies on the boundary between the African and Eurasian plates, giving it a long history of damaging earthquakes.

What was the most recent earthquake in Italy?

The most recent earthquake in Italy was a magnitude 2.4 event near SICILY, ITALY at a depth of 135 km.

What is the strongest recent earthquake in Italy?

The strongest earthquake in the recent Italy feed was magnitude 4.5, located near SICILY, ITALY.

Is Italy in an earthquake zone?

Italy lies on the boundary between the African and Eurasian plates, giving it a long history of damaging earthquakes.

How many earthquakes does Italy get per year?

The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Italy's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 157 earthquakes in the last 30 days alone. Italy lies on the boundary between the African and Eurasian plates, giving it a long history of damaging earthquakes. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.

Is there a tsunami warning for Italy?

Major undersea earthquakes near Italy can trigger tsunami warnings. QuakeMate flags tsunami-capable events on the live map and in alerts; see quakemate.app/tsunamis-in/italy for current tsunami risk and recent coastal activity for Italy.

Is there an earthquake alert app for Italy?

Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Italy, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.

What is the best app to track earthquakes in Italy?

QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Italy: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.

Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Italy?

QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Italy on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.

Has there been a big earthquake in Italy recently?

The strongest recent earthquake in or near Italy was magnitude 4.5 near SICILY, ITALY. No major (M6+) earthquake has hit recently, but conditions can change quickly. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.

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Get earthquake alerts for Italy

QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.

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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.