Back to map
M2.3 Depth: 21.2 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Isole Eolie (Messina)

UTC time: 2026-04-05 19:51:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 19:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Isole Eolie (Messina). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
21.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 19:51:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.54530, 14.21730
Temperature
14.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.2 km
Shallow
21.2 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

  • Lipari
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 84 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Etna
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
626
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share