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M1.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Alcara li Fusi, Sicilia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 15:08:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Alcara li Fusi, Sicilia (Italy) on January 18, 2026 at 15:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 15:08:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicilia
City
Alcara li Fusi
County
Messina
Village
Alcara li Fusi
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.95820, 14.67950
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (12.6 km)
Regional average: 12.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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