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M1.8 Depth: 2.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Augusta, Sicilia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 13:36:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 26, 2026 at 13:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Augusta, Sicilia (Italy). With a focal depth of about 3 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 54 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
2.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 13:36:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicilia
City
Augusta
County
Siracusa
Village
Brucoli
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.29380, 15.17000
Temperature
15.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.8 km
Shallow
2.8 km
2.8 km — shallower than 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: 53 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia
    Distance: 220 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy

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