M2.2 Depth: 5.9 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Santa Maria di Licodia, Sicily (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 16:41:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Santa Maria di Licodia, Sicily (Italy) on July 19, 2026 at 16:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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 EMSC. Italy: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

5.9 km

UTC time

2026-07-19 16:41:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Sicily

City

Santa Maria di Licodia

County

Catania

Village

Santa Maria di Licodia

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.62900, 14.91100

Temperature

35.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5.9 km

5.9 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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