Earthquakes in Italy — July 2026
4 earthquakes were recorded in Italy during July 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 68 km.
The month's largest event in Italy was a magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Santa Domenica, Italy on 23 July 2026 at 22:55 UTC. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake radiates roughly 169 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is well above the Italy monthly average of 3 events over the period we cover — an unusually active month, and up from the 3 recorded the previous month.
75% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 25% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). The mix is dominated by shallow crustal events, with a minority of intermediate-depth activity.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 2 range, 3 in the magnitude 4 range.
Activity peaked on 24 July, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.7 near Santa Domenica, Italy on 23 July at 243 km; M4.5 near Torretta-Scalzapecora, Italy on 31 July at 9 km; M4.4 near Scontrone, Italy on 24 July at 10 km.
That is 48% above the 3 events Italy averages per month across the 17 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Italy, July 2026
4 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Santa Domenica, Italy | 243.1 | Italy | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Torretta-Scalzapecora, Italy | 9.2 | Italy | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Scontrone, Italy | 10.0 | Italy | View details View | |
| 2.8 | Monte Giberto, Italy | 10.0 | Italy | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Italy in July 2026?
4 earthquakes were recorded in Italy during July 2026, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Italy in July 2026?
A magnitude 4.7 event near Santa Domenica, Italy on 23 July 2026.
Other months in Italy
Magnitudes for July 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.