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M1.4 Depth: 17.4 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 3 km S Mileto (VV)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 16:15:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 16:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 3 km S Mileto (VV). With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
17.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 16:15:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.57720, 16.05950
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.4 km
Shallow
17.4 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

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  • Vulcano
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
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  • Etna
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