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M2.1 Depth: 117.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Costa Siciliana nord-orientale (Messina)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 20:12:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Costa Siciliana nord-orientale (Messina) on May 6, 2026 at 20:12 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 118 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
117.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 20:12:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.36950, 15.42520
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 117.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 117.9 km
Intermediate
117.9 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: 50 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Etna
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 134 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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