M4.9 earthquake: Sicily, Italy
According to EMSC, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Sicily, Italy on October 23, 2026. It was recorded at 11:51 AM GMT+2 at a depth of 25 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by EMSC.
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Magnitude
M4.9
Mb · Light
Depth
25 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
09:51:41 AM
October 23, 2026
Local time
11:51 AM
October 23, 2026 · GMT+2
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 101 km from Palermo.
- Palermo · 101 km NE
- Messina · 133 km NW
- Reggio di Calabria · 145 km NW
- Catania · 159 km NW
- Marsala · 186 km NE
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 111 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.7.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2.6 | 10 km | Sicily, Italy | 3 km | EMSC | |
| M3.1 | 10 km | Sicily, Italy | 3 km | EMSC | |
| M2.0 | 10 km | Sicily, Italy | 4 km | EMSC | |
| M2.3 | 10 km | Sicily, Italy | 4 km | EMSC | |
| M2.2 | 10 km | Sicily, Italy | 10 km | EMSC | |
| M2.2 | 10 km | Sicily, Italy | 7 km | EMSC | |
| M2.5 | 10 km | Sicily, Italy | 2 km | EMSC | |
| M2.5 | 10 km | Sicily, Italy | 11 km | EMSC | |
| M3.4 | 10 km | Sicily, Italy | 11 km | EMSC | |
| M2.0 | 10 km | Sicily, Italy | 5 km | EMSC | |
| M2.2 | 10 km | Sicily, Italy | 7 km | EMSC | |
| M3.3 | 10 km | Sicily, Italy | 10 km | EMSC | |
| M2.6 | 10 km | Sicily, Italy | 9 km | EMSC | |
| M2.7 | 10 km | Sicily, Italy | 6 km | EMSC | |
| M2.3 | 10 km | Sicily, Italy | 8 km | EMSC |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 35 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.
- M6.0Santa Flavia, Italy · 34 km NNE · 5.0 kmUSGS
- M5.8Malfa, Italy · 62 km NNE · 273 kmUSGS
- M5.8Ustica, Italy · 80 km NNE · 458 kmUSGS
- M5.5Cittadella del Capo, Italy · 74 km WSW · 280 kmUSGS
- M5.5Leni, Italy · 5 km S · 229 kmUSGS
- M5.3Santa Flavia, Italy · 39 km NNE · 5.0 kmUSGS
- M5.2Leni, Italy · 39 km WSW · 10 kmUSGS
- M5.2Santa Marina Salina, Italy · 6 km ENE · 246 kmUSGS
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 23, 2026 earthquake near Sicily, Italy?
The earthquake occurred near Sicily, Italy at 38.750° N, 14.193° E, at a depth of 25 km. The nearest town was Palermo, about 101 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Sicily, Italy?
EMSC reported a magnitude of Mb 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?
Since this earthquake, 111 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.7.