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M2.3 Depth: 23.5 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Sicily

UTC time: 2026-05-19 20:45:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 20:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Sicily. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
23.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 20:45:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
37.58870, 15.71080
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.5 km
Shallow
23.5 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
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 220 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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