Earthquakes in Italy — December 2024
2 earthquakes were recorded in Italy during December 2024, an average of 0.1 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 108 km.
The month's largest event in Italy was a magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Torregrotta, Italy on 23 December 2024 at 12:19 UTC. A magnitude 4.2 earthquake radiates roughly 30 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Italy monthly average of 3 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and up from the 1 recorded the previous month.
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.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 3 range, 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.2 near Torregrotta, Italy on 23 December at 205 km; M3.9 near Prazzo, Italy on 09 December at 10 km.
That is 26% below the 3 events Italy averages per month across the 17 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Italy, December 2024
2 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | Torregrotta, Italy | 205.1 | Italy | View details View | |
| 3.9 | Prazzo, Italy | 10.0 | Italy | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Italy in December 2024?
2 earthquakes were recorded in Italy during December 2024, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Italy in December 2024?
A magnitude 4.2 event near Torregrotta, Italy on 23 December 2024.
Other months in Italy
Magnitudes for December 2024 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.