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M1.7 Depth: 5.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Zafferana Etnea, Sicily (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-06-14 20:31:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Zafferana Etnea, Sicily (Italy) on June 14, 2026 at 20:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-14 20:31:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicily
City
Zafferana Etnea
County
Catania
Village
Zafferana Etnea
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.68700, 15.04000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 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

  • Etna
    Distance: 8 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 186 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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