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M2.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Piedimonte Etneo, Sicily (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 05:47:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 05:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Piedimonte Etneo, Sicily (Italy). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 23 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 05:47:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicily
City
Piedimonte Etneo
County
Catania
Village
Piedimonte Etneo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.80000, 15.18000
Temperature
22.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (12.6 km)
Regional average: 12.6 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: 17 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Panarea
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  • Stromboli
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 178 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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