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M1.7 Depth: 25.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Noto, Sicilia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 20:23:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 25, 2026 at 20:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Noto, Sicilia (Italy). With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
25.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-25 20:23:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicilia
City
Noto
County
Siracusa
Source
ingv
Coordinates
36.98380, 15.07250
Temperature
8.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.7 km
Shallow
25.7 km
25.7 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

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    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
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  • Panarea
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  • Stromboli
    Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia
    Distance: 211 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy

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