Latest earthquakes near Sicily, Italy today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sicily, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sicily? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sicily (also known as Sicilia), it will show up within minutes.
Sicily Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 157 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sicily, Italy in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sicily roughly every 23 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sicily in 2023. A total of 27 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sicily that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sicily in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sicily 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 | 147 | 93.63% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 6.37% |
| 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 Sicily
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sicily occurred on Oct 28, 2016 22:02 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 141 kilometers (88 mi) north of Palermo, at a depth of 458 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sicily in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Sep 8, 1905 02:43, 53 kilometers (33 mi) north of Messina. It is the strongest earthquake near Sicily in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sicily, 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 Sicily.
Earthquakes by city in Sicily
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sicily, Italy.
Use this regional Sicily earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Siracusa, Marsala, Gela, Ragusa, Trapani, Caltanissetta, Bagheria, Vittoria, Acireale, Paternò, Mazara del Vallo, Misterbianco, Alcamo, Modica, Sciacca, Licata, Caltagirone, Carini, Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto, Adrano and Canicattì.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sicily.
When was the last earthquake in Sicily, Italy?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Sicily on the afternoon of November 20, 2024 at 15:38 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 52km north-northwest of Messina at a depth of 242km under water in the Tirreno Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sicily, Italy in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sicily, Italy?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sicily on the night of September 8, 1905 at 02:43 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 53km north-northeast of Messina at a depth of 15km under water in the Tirreno Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sicily since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sicily, Italy?
In the past 10 years, 157 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sicily. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 23 days.
