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M1.2 Depth: 13.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Capo d'Orlando, Sicily (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 11:17:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 12, 2026 at 11:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Capo d'Orlando, Sicily (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 41 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
13.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 11:17:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicily
City
Capo d'Orlando
County
Messina
Village
San Martino
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.15030, 14.75370
Temperature
32.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.1 km
Shallow
13.1 km
13.1 km — close to 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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  • Panarea
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  • Stromboli
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Marsili
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