M4.9 earthquake - 81 km NNW of Malfa, Italy

What happened

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 81 km NNW of Malfa, Italy on 8 Oct 2026, 03:42 UTC at a depth of 367 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a deep earthquake; shaking at the surface is usually weak for its size.