M1.9 Depth: 0.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Biancavilla, Sicily (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-09-05 09:29:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Biancavilla, Sicily (Italy) on September 5, 2026 at 09:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 0 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 event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 34 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

0.3 km

UTC time

2026-09-05 09:29:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Sicily

City

Biancavilla

County

Catania

Source

ingv

Coordinates

37.75000, 14.99300

Temperature

27.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0.3 km

0.3 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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