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Latest earthquakes near Messina, Sicily today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Messina, Sicily, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Messina? If an earthquake is happening right now near Messina, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Messina Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Messina. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Messina and elsewhere.
Feb 7, 2025 04:19PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Afternoon in the Tirreno Sea 164km from Palermo (Italy).
Messina Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 126 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Messina, Sicily in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Messina roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Messina in 2020. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Messina that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Messina in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Messina 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 | 120 | 95.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 4.76% |
| 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 Messina
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Messina occurred on Oct 28, 2016 22:02 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 221 kilometers (137 mi) north-west of Messina, at a depth of 458 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Messina 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-west of Messina. It is the strongest earthquake near Messina 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 Messina, 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 Messina.
Nearest earthquakes from Messina
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Messina, 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 Messina.
When was the last earthquake in Messina, Sicily?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Messina on the night of February 8, 2025 at 01:19 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 255km east-northeast of Messina at a depth of 15km under water in the Ionian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Messina, Sicily in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Messina, Sicily?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Messina 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 Messina since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Messina, Sicily?
In the past 10 years, 126 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Messina. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
