M2.3 Depth: 73.1 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Italia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 18:47:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Italia (Italy) on February 26, 2026 at 18:47 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 73 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ISC. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 54 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
73.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 18:47:52 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Italia
Source
isc
Coordinates
38.46220, 15.43130
Temperature
14.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 73.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 73.1 km
Intermediate
73.1 km
73.1 km — deeper than the regional average (12.6 km)
Regional average: 12.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Panarea
    Distance: 37 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 43 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Etna
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 125 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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