Earthquakes in Italy — September 2026
1 earthquakes were recorded in Italy during September 2026, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 272 km.
The month's largest event in Italy was a magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Malfa, Italy on 19 September 2026 at 20:55 UTC. A magnitude 4.3 earthquake radiates roughly 43 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 level with the 1 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 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
That is 62% below the 3 events Italy averages per month across the 18 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Italy, September 2026
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | Malfa, Italy | 272.1 | Italy | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Italy in September 2026?
1 earthquakes were recorded in Italy during September 2026, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Italy in September 2026?
A magnitude 4.3 event near Malfa, Italy on 19 September 2026.
Other months in Italy
Magnitudes for September 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.