M4.9 earthquake: Sicily, Italy
According to EMSC, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Sicily, Italy on October 8, 2026. It was recorded at 05:42 AM GMT+2 at a depth of 361 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by EMSC.
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Magnitude
M4.9
Mw · Light
Depth
361 km
Deep
Time (UTC)
03:42:52 AM
October 8, 2026
Local time
05:42 AM
October 8, 2026 · GMT+2
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 113 km from Messina.
- Messina · 113 km NW
- Reggio di Calabria · 125 km NW
- Palermo · 135 km NE
- Catania · 158 km N
- Catanzaro · 175 km W
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 44 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.0 earthquake on September 6, 2002.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 8, 2026 earthquake near Sicily, Italy?
The earthquake occurred near Sicily, Italy at 38.868° N, 14.573° E, at a depth of 361 km. The nearest town was Messina, about 113 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Sicily, Italy?
EMSC reported a magnitude of Mw 4.9 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Sicily, Italy?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.