M2.3 Depth: 12.9 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Castiglione di Sicilia, Sicilia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 09:26:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 09:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Castiglione di Sicilia, Sicilia (Italy). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ISC. Italy: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

12.9 km

UTC time

2026-01-21 09:26:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Sicilia

City

Castiglione di Sicilia

County

Catania

Village

Castiglione di Sicilia

Source

isc

Coordinates

37.83500, 15.01500

Temperature

8.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.9 km

12.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

Etna

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Vulcano

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Lipari

Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
Panarea

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Stromboli

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Marsili

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