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M2.1 Depth: 19.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Isole Eolie (Messina)

UTC time: 2026-04-06 12:40:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Isole Eolie (Messina) on April 6, 2026 at 12:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
19.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 12:40:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.52270, 14.21370
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.3 km
Shallow
19.3 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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