M2.2 Depth: 8.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Valledolmo, Sicilia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 17:33:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 31, 2026 at 17:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Valledolmo, Sicilia (Italy). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

8.8 km

UTC time

2026-01-31 17:33:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Sicilia

City

Valledolmo

County

Palermo

Village

Valledolmo

Source

ingv

Coordinates

37.78020, 13.83500

Temperature

7.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.8 km

8.8 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

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