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M3.7 Depth: 20.8 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Isole Eolie (Messina)

UTC time: 2026-03-14 18:25:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 14, 2026 at 18:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Isole Eolie (Messina). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
20.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 18:25:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.50000, 14.64400
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.8 km
Shallow
20.8 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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