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M1.8 Depth: 18.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Isole Eolie (Messina)

UTC time: 2026-05-11 11:48:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Isole Eolie (Messina) on May 11, 2026 at 11:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
18.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 11:48:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.46380, 14.40880
Temperature
19.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.8 km
Shallow
18.8 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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