Earthquakes in Italy — June 2026
3 earthquakes were recorded in Italy during June 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
3 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 249 km.
The month's largest event in Italy was a magnitude 6.2 earthquake near Scarcelli, Italy on 01 June 2026 at 22:12 UTC. A magnitude 6.2 earthquake radiates roughly 30,089 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Italy monthly average of 3 events over the period we cover, and level with the 3 recorded the previous month.
0% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 100% 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 2 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 6 range.
The month's largest events were M6.2 near Scarcelli, Italy on 01 June at 247 km; M4.6 near Santa Marina Salina, Italy on 13 June at 220 km; M4.2 near Malfa, Italy on 03 June at 280 km.
That is 11% above the 3 events Italy averages per month across the 17 months on record.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Italy in our entire catalogue.
Largest earthquakes in Italy, June 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2 | Scarcelli, Italy | 247.1 | Italy | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Santa Marina Salina, Italy | 219.8 | Italy | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Malfa, Italy | 279.7 | Italy | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Italy in June 2026?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Italy during June 2026, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Italy in June 2026?
A magnitude 6.2 event near Scarcelli, Italy on 01 June 2026.
Other months in Italy
Magnitudes for June 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.