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M3.3 Depth: 9.5 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Bronte, Sicilia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 21:33:51 UTC Local time: —
M3.3 earthquake near Bronte on Jan 9, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.3 Earthquake near Bronte, Sicilia (Italy) · 2026-01-09 21:33:51 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Bronte, Sicilia (Italy) on January 9, 2026 at 21:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 48 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
9.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 21:33:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicilia
City
Bronte
County
Catania
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.73200, 14.84800
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.5 km
Shallow
9.5 km
9.5 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

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