Latest earthquakes near Palermo, Sicily today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Palermo, Sicily, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Palermo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Palermo, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Palermo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Palermo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Palermo and elsewhere.
Jan 10, 2026 05:53AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Ionian Sea near Reggio Calabria (Italy) on Saturday Night.
Palermo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 113 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Palermo, Sicily in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Palermo in 2022. A total of 14 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Palermo 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 Palermo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Palermo 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 | 106 | 93.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 6.19% |
| 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 Palermo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Palermo 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 Palermo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Sep 8, 1905 02:43, 221 kilometers (137 mi) north of Palermo. It is the strongest earthquake near Palermo 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 Palermo, 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 Palermo.
Nearest earthquakes from Palermo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Palermo, 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 Palermo.
When was the last earthquake in Palermo, Sicily?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Palermo on the night of January 29, 2026 at 02:03 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 77km east-southeast of Palermo at a depth of 37km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Palermo, Sicily in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Palermo, Sicily?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Palermo on the night of September 8, 1905 at 02:43 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 221km east-northeast of Palermo at a depth of 15km under water in the Tirreno Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Palermo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Palermo, Sicily?
In the past 10 years, 113 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Palermo. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
