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M2.3 Depth: 115.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Italia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 14:52:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 14:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Italia (Italy). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 116 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
115.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 14:52:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Italia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.37930, 15.43420
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 115.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 115.6 km
Intermediate
115.6 km
115.6 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

  • Vulcano
    Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 43 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 45 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Etna
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 133 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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