M2.0 Depth: 42.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Caltanissetta, Sicily (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 02:08:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 17, 2026 at 02:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Caltanissetta, Sicily (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 42 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 47 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

42.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-17 02:08:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Sicily

City

Caltanissetta

County

Caltanissetta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.53120, 13.94700

Temperature

23.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

42 km

42 km — deeper 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: 96 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia

Distance: 120 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy
Vulcano

Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
Lipari

Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
Panarea

Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
Stromboli

Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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