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M1.2 Depth: 0.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Buseto Palizzolo, Sicily (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 20:58:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Buseto Palizzolo, Sicily (Italy) on September 4, 2026 at 20:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 32 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
0.9 km
UTC time
2026-09-04 20:58:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicily
City
Buseto Palizzolo
County
Trapani
Village
Buseto Palizzolo
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.95600, 12.80350
Temperature
23.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.9 km
Shallow
0.9 km
0.9 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

  • Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia
    Distance: 96 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy
  • Pantelleria
    Distance: 149 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 836 m ·Last eruption: 1891 ·Italy
  • Etna
    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 203 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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