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M1.4 Depth: 4.3 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Zafferana Etnea, Sicily (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 17:27:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2026 at 17:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Zafferana Etnea, Sicily (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 50 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 17:27:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicily
City
Zafferana Etnea
County
Catania
Village
Zafferana Etnea
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.69000, 15.07400
Temperature
29.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Etna
    Distance: 9 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 187 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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