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.
Catania Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 133 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 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Catania roughly every 27 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 | 121 | 90.98% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 9.02% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Catania.
When was the last earthquake in Catania, Sicily?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Catania on the afternoon of January 7, 2026 at 12:57 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 35km northwest of Catania at a depth of 13km under land. 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, 133 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Catania. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 27 days.
