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M2.5 Depth: 16.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Piraino, Sicilia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 20:28:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Piraino, Sicilia (Italy) on January 17, 2026 at 20:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 20:28:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicilia
City
Piraino
County
Messina
Village
Piraino
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.15370, 14.87730
Temperature
7.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 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

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