M5.2 earthquake: Sicily, Italy
According to EMSC, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Sicily, Italy on October 23, 2026. It was recorded at 03:55 PM GMT+2 at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by EMSC.
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Magnitude
M5.2
Mw · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
01:55:36 PM
October 23, 2026
Local time
03:55 PM
October 23, 2026 · GMT+2
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 104 km from Palermo.
- Palermo · 104 km NE
- Messina · 130 km NW
- Reggio di Calabria · 141 km NW
- Catania · 157 km NW
- Marsala · 189 km NE
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 41 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.7.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2.3 | 10 km | Sicily, Italy | 7 km | EMSC | |
| M2.3 | 28 km | Sicily, Italy | 5 km | EMSC | |
| M2.5 | 10 km | Sicily, Italy | 10 km | EMSC | |
| M2.5 | 10 km | Sicily, Italy | 6 km | EMSC | |
| M2.6 | 12 km | Sicily, Italy | 9 km | EMSC | |
| M2.8 | 10 km | Sicily, Italy | 11 km | EMSC | |
| M2.7 | 10 km | Sicily, Italy | 3 km | EMSC | |
| M2.7 | 10 km | Sicily, Italy | 8 km | EMSC | |
| M2.2 | 12 km | Sicily, Italy | 6 km | EMSC | |
| M3.1 | 6.1 km | Sicily, Italy | 13 km | EMSC | |
| M2.9 | 4.3 km | Sicily, Italy | 13 km | EMSC | |
| M2.5 | 10 km | Sicily, Italy | 9 km | EMSC | |
| M2.2 | 10 km | Sicily, Italy | 8 km | EMSC | |
| M2.3 | 10 km | Sicily, Italy | 7 km | EMSC | |
| M2.2 | 10 km | Sicily, Italy | 7 km | EMSC |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 39 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
- M5.7Leni, Italy · 61 km WNW · 10 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
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 38.749° N, 14.234° E, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Palermo, about 104 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Sicily, Italy?
EMSC reported a magnitude of Mw 5.2 (moderate). 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, 41 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.7.