M1.0 Depth: 5.2 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Biancavilla, Sicilia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-04 18:17:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Biancavilla, Sicilia (Italy) on February 4, 2026 at 18:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 55 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.0

Depth

5.2 km

UTC time

2026-02-04 18:17:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Sicilia

City

Biancavilla

County

Catania

Source

ingv

Coordinates

37.72800, 14.96400

Temperature

10.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5.2 km

5.2 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

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