Earthquakes in Italy — May 2026
3 earthquakes were recorded in Italy during May 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
3 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 105 km.
The month's largest event in Italy was a magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Bolognola, Italy on 23 May 2026 at 00:13 UTC. A magnitude 4.2 earthquake radiates roughly 30 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.
67% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 33% 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 3 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.2 near Bolognola, Italy on 23 May at 10 km; M4.1 near Bacoli, Italy on 21 May at 7 km; M4.1 near Marina di Camerota, Italy on 05 May at 299 km.
That is 11% above the 3 events Italy averages per month across the 17 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Italy, May 2026
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | Bolognola, Italy | 10.0 | Italy | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Bacoli, Italy | 7.4 | Italy | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Marina di Camerota, Italy | 298.6 | Italy | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Italy in May 2026?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Italy during May 2026, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Italy in May 2026?
A magnitude 4.2 event near Bolognola, Italy on 23 May 2026.
Other months in Italy
Magnitudes for May 2026 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.