Major explosion recorded at Stromboli volcano, Italy
Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) reported a major explosion at Stromboli volcano at 07:12 LT (05:12 UTC) on June 12, 2026.
Deep M6.2 earthquake hits west of Calabria, Italy
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 struck southern Italy at 22:12 UTC on June 1, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 243 km (151 miles). INGV is reporting an ML6.2 (Mw6.1) earthquake at a depth of 250 km (155 miles).
Severe storms continue from the Adriatic into the Balkans, Level 2 risk shifts toward Bulgaria, Romania and NW Turkey
Severe thunderstorms continued across parts of northern Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, and the western Balkans on Monday, May 11, 2026. ESTOFEX forecasters warn the severe weather corridor is expected to shift east on Tuesday, with Level 2 risk areas extending from southeastern Romania through Bulgaria into northeastern Greece and northwestern Turkey. Large hail, localized heavy rainfall, and severe wind gusts remain the primary hazards.
Lava flow from Stromboli’s North crater reaches coastline, Italy
Lava overflow activity increased at Stromboli from 21:20 LT (19:20 UTC) on May 4, 2026, sending a flow from the North crater area down the Sciara del Fuoco to the coastline by about 03:00 LT (01:00 UTC) on May 5. INGV reported average volcanic tremor, a slight increase in explosion-related earthquakes, and no significant GNSS change.
Intense spattering feeds lava overflow at Stromboli, Italy
Stromboli’s North Crater area is producing intense spattering on May 4, 2026, feeding a lava overflow onto the Sciara del Fuoco, INGV-OE reported at 11:21 UTC. The lava front was in the middle-upper section of the slope, while volcanic tremor was in the high range.
Large landslide reactivation blocks A14 motorway and Adriatic rail line in Molise, Italy
A large landslide reactivated in Petacciato, Campobasso Province, Italy, on April 7, 2026, after more than 200 mm (7.9 inches) of rainfall within a few days, blocking a 4 km (2.5 miles) section of the A14 motorway and the Adriatic railway line and forcing precautionary evacuations. Approximately 50 people were evacuated as authorities activated emergency response measures and rerouted traffic across the region.
Landslide above Crosia homes triggers evacuations as floods impact Ionian coast of Cosenza, Italy
A landslide struck above residential areas in Crosia, Province of Cosenza, Italy, on March 17, 2026, as severe weather caused the Trionto and Fiumarella rivers to overflow, triggering flooding and emergency evacuations.
Strong M6.0 earthquake hits Tyrrhenian Sea near Naples, Italy
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 struck near Naples, Italy, at 23:03 UTC on March 9, 2026 (00:03 LT on March 10). The agency is reporting a depth of 373 km (232 miles). EMSC is reporting M5.9 at a depth of 375 km (233 miles).
Impulsive explosion produces brief ash emission at Mount Etna hours after M4.5 earthquake, Italy
An impulsive explosion from the Bocca Nuova crater at Mount Etna, Italy, generated a short-lived ash emission at 13:12 LT (12:12 UTC) on March 4, 2026. Surveillance cameras recorded the ash plume dispersing quickly toward the eastern side of the volcano. The eruption followed an earthquake swarm on Mount Etna’s southwestern flank earlier in the day, which included a notable ML4.5 earthquake.
Dense Saharan dust reaches Spain, France and Italy, reducing air quality and visibility
Thick Saharan dust from North Africa covered parts of Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and neighboring countries on March 4, 2026, producing hazy skies, orange deposits, and moderate-to-poor air quality. Forecasts show the plume spreading toward central Europe before dispersing after March 6.
