Latest earthquakes near Sardinia, Italy today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sardinia, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sardinia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sardinia (also known as Sardegna), it will show up within minutes.
Sardinia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sardinia, Italy in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sardinia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sardinia during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 8 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sardinia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sardinia occurred on Aug 26, 2025 06:07 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 242 kilometers (150 mi) east-southeast of Cagliari, at a depth of 1 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sardinia in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sardinia, Italy in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Sardinia.
Earthquakes by city in Sardinia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sardinia, Italy.
Use this regional Sardinia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sassari, Quartu Sant'Elena, Monte Rosello, Olbia, Nuoro, Assemini, Oristano, Selargius, Iglesias, Carbonia, Porto Torres, Monserrato, Sestu and Sinnai.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sardinia.
When was the last earthquake in Sardinia, Italy?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sardinia on the evening of April 6, 2026 at 23:28 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 293km southwest of Alghero at a depth of 23km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Western Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sardinia, Italy in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sardinia, Italy?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sardinia on the morning of August 26, 2025 at 06:07 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 242km east-southeast of Cagliari at a depth of 1km under water in the Tirreno Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sardinia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sardinia, Italy?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sardinia. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
