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M2.1 Depth: 11.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Nicosia, Sicily (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 01:47:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 01:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Nicosia, Sicily (Italy). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 38 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
11.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 01:47:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicily
City
Nicosia
County
Enna
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.77550, 14.45520
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.1 km
Shallow
11.1 km
11.1 km — close to 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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