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.
Palermo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 124 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 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Palermo roughly every 29 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Palermo in 2026. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Palermo that year. The strongest had a 6.2 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 7 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 | 115 | 92.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.65% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.61% |
| 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 Jun 2, 2026 00:12 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 247 kilometers (153 mi) north-east of Palermo, at a depth of 243 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-east 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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Palermo on the afternoon of September 7, 2026 at 15:47 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 296km north-east of Palermo at a depth of 16km 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, 124 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Palermo. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
