Latest earthquakes near Catania, Sicily today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Catania, Sicily, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Catania? If an earthquake is happening right now near Catania, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours ago (Apr 2 13:23 Rome) |
M 2.2 | 84 km NNE from Catania |
| 3 hours ago (Apr 2 12:09 Rome) |
M 2.1 | 84 km NE from Catania |
| 14 hours ago (Apr 2 01:47 Rome) |
M 2.1 | 84 km NNE from Catania |
| 16 hours ago (Apr 1 23:06 Rome) |
M 2.4 | 115 km NNE from Catania |
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 02:19 Rome) |
M 2.4 | 162 km N from Catania |
| 4 days ago (Mar 29 11:01 Rome) |
M 2.0 | 45 km NNW from Catania |
| 4 days ago (Mar 28 22:22 Rome) |
M 2.0 | 28 km NNW from Catania |
| 4 days ago (Mar 28 17:20 Rome) |
M 2.9 | 102 km N from Catania |
| 5 days ago (Mar 28 11:45 Rome) |
M 2.3 | 41 km ENE from Catania |
| 5 days ago (Mar 27 16:36 Rome) |
M 2.4 | 104 km NE from Catania |
| 6 days ago (Mar 26 18:52 Rome) |
M 2.2 | 105 km NE from Catania |
| 6 days ago (Mar 26 16:42 Rome) |
M 2.0 | 104 km NE from Catania |
| 7 days ago (Mar 26 12:58 Rome) |
M 2.1 | 208 km NE from Catania |
| 7 days ago (Mar 26 12:45 Rome) |
M 2.2 | 104 km NE from Catania |
| 7 days ago (Mar 26 02:43 Rome) |
M 2.2 | 205 km NE from Catania |
| 8 days ago (Mar 24 18:04 Rome) |
M 2.3 | 105 km NNE from Catania |
| 9 days ago (Mar 24 02:09 Rome) |
M 2.3 | 127 km NNE from Catania |
| 9 days ago (Mar 23 18:32 Rome) |
M 2.3 | 203 km NE from Catania |
| 9 days ago (Mar 23 16:53 Rome) |
M 2.0 | 65 km NW from Catania |
| 10 days ago (Mar 23 07:03 Rome) |
M 2.0 | 202 km NE from Catania |
| 10 days ago (Mar 23 06:37 Rome) |
M 2.7 | 202 km NE from Catania |
| 10 days ago (Mar 23 05:03 Rome) |
M 3.2 | 202 km NE from Catania |
| 11 days ago (Mar 22 14:02 Rome) |
M 2.2 | 206 km NE from Catania |
| 11 days ago (Mar 22 10:04 Rome) |
M 2.6 | 203 km NE from Catania |
| 11 days ago (Mar 22 09:50 Rome) |
M 2.4 | 203 km NE from Catania |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Catania
Catania Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 145 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Catania, Sicily in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Catania roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Catania in 2023. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Catania 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 Catania in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Catania 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 | 134 | 92.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 7.59% |
| 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 Catania
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Catania occurred on Oct 28, 2016 22:02 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 250 kilometers (155 mi) north-northwest of Catania, at a depth of 458 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Catania in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Sep 8, 1905 02:43, 142 kilometers (88 mi) north-northwest of Catania. It is the strongest earthquake near Catania in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Catania, Sicily 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 Catania.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2016 22:02 (Rome) |
M 5.8 | 250 km NNW from Catania |
| Apr 22, 2023 00:19 (Rome) |
M 5.5 | 274 km S from Catania |
| Oct 31, 2022 22:42 (Rome) |
M 5.5 | 270 km N from Catania |
| Jan 30, 2023 20:55 (Rome) |
M 5.3 | 296 km SSW from Catania |
| Jan 24, 2023 21:25 (Rome) |
M 5.3 | 299 km SSW from Catania |
| May 1, 2023 04:41 (Rome) |
M 5.2 | 220 km N from Catania |
| 53 days ago (Feb 7 16:19 Rome) |
M 5.1 | 156 km N from Catania |
| Aug 1, 2024 21:43 (Rome) |
M 5.1 | 257 km NE from Catania |
| Jan 23, 2023 11:37 (Rome) |
M 5.1 | 291 km SSW from Catania |
| Jan 18, 2023 05:21 (Rome) |
M 5.0 | 294 km SSW from Catania |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Catania
Nearest earthquakes from Catania
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Catania, Sicily. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2018 02:34 (Rome) |
M 4.6 | 5 km NNW from Catania |
| Dec 26, 2018 03:19 (Rome) |
M 5.0 | 16 km N from Catania |
| Dec 23, 2021 22:33 (Rome) |
M 4.3 | 15 km S from Catania |
| Dec 31, 2020 21:30 (Rome) |
M 4.0 | 16 km N from Catania |
| Dec 31, 2020 22:54 (Rome) |
M 4.2 | 17 km NNW from Catania |
| Dec 24, 2018 20:26 (Rome) |
M 4.0 | 24 km NNW from Catania |
| Dec 24, 2018 17:50 (Rome) |
M 4.3 | 23 km N from Catania |
| Dec 24, 2018 13:08 (Rome) |
M 4.0 | 25 km N from Catania |
| May 28, 2023 06:44 (Rome) |
M 4.0 | 28 km N from Catania |
| Apr 21, 2023 14:06 (Rome) |
M 4.2 | 27 km E from Catania |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Catania
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Catania.
When was the last earthquake in Catania, Sicily?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Catania on the afternoon of April 2, 2025 at 13:23 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 84km north-northeast of Catania at a depth of 11km under water in the Ionian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Catania, Sicily in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Catania, Sicily?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Catania on the night of September 8, 1905 at 02:43 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 142km north-northeast of Catania at a depth of 15km under water in the Tirreno Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Catania since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Catania, Sicily?
In the past 10 years, 145 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Catania. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 25 days.
