Earthquakes in Italia
No events have been recorded in Italia in the past 30 days, though the great majority are too small to be felt at the surface.
2 earthquakes have been recorded in Italia in our catalogue, 0 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 4.2 and the average focal depth 108 km. 2 events reached magnitude 4 or above, but none reached magnitude 5.
The strongest earthquake recorded in Italia in this period was a magnitude 4.3 event near Socchieve, Italia on 12 January 2025, at a depth of 10 km. A magnitude 4.3 earthquake radiates roughly 43 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include Socchieve (1), Torregrotta (1).
50% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 50% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
The deepest event on record here was a magnitude 4.2 earthquake at 205 km beneath Torregrotta, Italia on 23 December 2024.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 4 range.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in Italia
2 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | Socchieve, Italia | 10.0 | Italia | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Torregrotta, Italia | 205.1 | Italia | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Italia?
2 earthquakes are recorded in Italia in our catalogue, including 0 in the past 30 days and 2 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Italia?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 4.3 event near Socchieve, Italia on 12 January 2025.
Is Italia at risk of earthquakes?
Earthquake hazard depends on proximity to active faults and plate boundaries rather than on national borders. The record for Italia shows 2 events of magnitude 4 or above, which is the band at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Consult your national seismic hazard agency for building-code and preparedness guidance.
Earthquakes in Italia by month
Event counts for Italia reflect seismic network density as well as genuine activity. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.