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M1.3 Depth: 14.3 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Villaggio Gulfi, Sicilia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-03-30 19:15:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 30, 2026 at 19:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Villaggio Gulfi, Sicilia (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 47 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
14.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-30 19:15:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicilia
City
Villaggio Gulfi
County
Ragusa
Village
Villaggio Gulfi
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.04080, 14.67930

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.3 km
Shallow
14.3 km
14.3 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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    Distance: 176 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy
  • Panarea
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