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M2.0 Depth: 79.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near SICILY, ITALY

UTC time: 2026-08-20 03:50:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 03:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near SICILY, ITALY. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 79 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
79.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 03:50:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.74530, 15.57570
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 79.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 79.4 km
Intermediate
79.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Stromboli
    Distance: 32 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 46 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 104 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 118 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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