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M1.5 Depth: 24.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Maletto, Sicily (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 05:01:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Maletto, Sicily (Italy) on June 17, 2026 at 05:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 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 INGV. Italy: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
24.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 05:01:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicily
City
Maletto
County
Catania
Village
Maletto
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.82800, 14.85800
Temperature
21.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.8 km
Shallow
24.8 km
24.8 km — deeper than the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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

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