M2.4 Depth: 24.7 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 5 km E Maniace (CT)

UTC time: 2026-04-05 11:14:36 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 11:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near 5 km E Maniace (CT). With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
24.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 11:14:36 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.87800, 14.86400
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.7 km
Shallow
24.7 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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