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M2.5 Depth: 24.2 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Noto, Sicilia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 17:14:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 6, 2026 at 17:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Noto, Sicilia (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 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 ISC. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 61 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
24.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-06 17:14:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicilia
City
Noto
County
Siracusa
Source
isc
Coordinates
36.82880, 14.98600
Temperature
11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.2 km
Shallow
24.2 km
24.2 km — deeper 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

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    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
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  • Panarea
    Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia
    Distance: 205 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 219 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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