M1.0 Depth: 5.5 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Piedimonte Etneo, Sicilia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-07 01:18:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Piedimonte Etneo, Sicilia (Italy) on February 7, 2026 at 01:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.0

Depth

5.5 km

UTC time

2026-02-07 01:18:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Sicilia

City

Piedimonte Etneo

County

Catania

Village

Piedimonte Etneo

Source

ingv

Coordinates

37.76800, 15.02800

Temperature

7.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5.5 km

5.5 km — shallower 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

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Lipari

Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
Panarea

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Stromboli

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Marsili

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