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M1.7 Depth: 59.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 2 km S Polizzi Generosa (PA)

UTC time: 2026-03-14 17:06:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 14, 2026 at 17:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 2 km S Polizzi Generosa (PA). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
59.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 17:06:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.79830, 13.99400
Temperature
9.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.1 km
Shallow
59.1 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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