Earthquakes in Italy — May 2025
3 earthquakes were recorded in Italy during May 2025, 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 10 km.
The month's largest event in Italy was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Pozzuoli, Italy on 13 May 2025 at 10:07 UTC. A magnitude 4.4 earthquake radiates roughly 60 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Italy monthly average of 3 events over the period we cover, and up from the 1 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 2 range, 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.4 near Pozzuoli, Italy on 13 May at 10 km; M2.7 near Montecompatri, Italy on 08 May at 10 km; M2.7 near Besenello, Italy on 20 May at 12 km.
That is 11% above the 3 events Italy averages per month across the 17 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Italy, May 2025
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | Pozzuoli, Italy | 10.0 | Italy | View details View | |
| 2.7 | Besenello, Italy | 11.6 | Italy | View details View | |
| 2.7 | Montecompatri, Italy | 9.5 | Italy | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Italy in May 2025?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Italy during May 2025, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Italy in May 2025?
A magnitude 4.4 event near Pozzuoli, Italy on 13 May 2025.
Other months in Italy
Magnitudes for May 2025 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.