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
- 2.4SICILY, ITALY5 hours ago · 24/07/2026, 14:28:51 · 135 km deep
- 2.0SICILY, ITALY5 hours ago · 24/07/2026, 13:34:53 · 8 km deep
- 3.2CENTRAL ITALY7 hours ago · 24/07/2026, 12:05:14 · 16 km deep
- 2.1SOUTHERN ITALY19 hours ago · 23/07/2026, 23:58:13 · 42 km deep
- 4.756 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy20 hours ago · 23/07/2026, 22:55:57 · 243 km deep
- 2.3SICILY, ITALY21 hours ago · 23/07/2026, 22:14:31 · 10 km deep
- 2.2SICILY, ITALY1 day ago · 23/07/2026, 13:54:58 · 11 km deep
- 2.4SICILY, ITALY1 day ago · 23/07/2026, 11:26:05 · 27 km deep
- 2.0SOUTHERN ITALY1 day ago · 22/07/2026, 23:19:25 · 110 km deep
- 2.0SOUTHERN ITALY2 days ago · 22/07/2026, 12:20:16 · 26 km deep
- 1.3NORTHERN ITALY2 days ago · 22/07/2026, 11:48:18 · 18 km deep
- 3.0CENTRAL ITALY2 days ago · 22/07/2026, 11:20:08 · 7 km deep
- 2.1CENTRAL ITALY2 days ago · 22/07/2026, 10:40:38 · 10 km deep
- 2.1CENTRAL ITALY2 days ago · 22/07/2026, 09:58:29 · 12 km deep
- 2.4CENTRAL ITALY2 days ago · 22/07/2026, 05:43:00 · 13 km deep
- 2.0CENTRAL ITALY3 days ago · 21/07/2026, 18:45:11 · 11 km deep
- 2.9SICILY, ITALY3 days ago · 21/07/2026, 18:06:01 · 11 km deep
- 2.2SICILY, ITALY3 days ago · 21/07/2026, 15:01:59 · 118 km deep
- 2.0CENTRAL ITALY3 days ago · 20/07/2026, 23:35:15 · 22 km deep
- 1.3NORTHERN ITALY3 days ago · 20/07/2026, 23:14:58 · 4 km deep
- 2.1SOUTHERN ITALY4 days ago · 20/07/2026, 17:18:29 · 31 km deep
- 2.1SICILY, ITALY4 days ago · 20/07/2026, 16:18:57 · 130 km deep
- 2.0NORTHERN ITALY4 days ago · 20/07/2026, 04:38:34 · 9 km deep
- 2.2SOUTHERN ITALY4 days ago · 20/07/2026, 04:18:18 · 11 km deep
- 1.0NORTHERN ITALY4 days ago · 20/07/2026, 01:30:39 · 4 km deep
- 2.0SOUTHERN ITALY5 days ago · 19/07/2026, 16:49:19 · 8 km deep
- 2.2SICILY, ITALY5 days ago · 19/07/2026, 16:41:13 · 6 km deep
- 0.9NORTHERN ITALY5 days ago · 19/07/2026, 08:28:55 · 8 km deep
- 2.1SICILY, ITALY5 days ago · 19/07/2026, 07:05:31 · 108 km deep
- 1.0NORTHERN ITALY5 days ago · 19/07/2026, 05:16:56 · 6 km deep
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
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.