M4.7 earthquake — 52 km WNW of Malfa, Italy
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 52 km WNW of Malfa, Italy on Oct 23, 2026 at 15:32 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.814, 14.307 |
| Time | Oct 23, 15:32 UTC |
| Location | 52 km WNW of Malfa, Italy |
| USGS event ID | us6000u4dx |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 4 km | Oct 23, 13:55 UTC | 50 km WNW of Malfa, Italy |
| M4.9 | 11 km | Oct 23, 09:51 UTC | 53 km WNW of Leni, Italy |
| M5.7 | 17 km | Oct 23, 10:19 UTC | 61 km WNW of Leni, Italy |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.