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M2.4 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Sicily

UTC time: 2026-05-18 10:15:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Sicily on May 18, 2026 at 10:15 UTC. 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 ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 10:15:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
38.47620, 13.33420
Temperature
18.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 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

  • Marsili
    Distance: 129 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia
    Distance: 163 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy
  • Etna
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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