M2.2 Depth: 10.5 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Rodì Milici, Sicilia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 00:49:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2026 at 00:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Rodì Milici, Sicilia (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

10.5 km

UTC time

2026-05-14 00:49:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Sicilia

City

Rodì Milici

County

Messina

Source

ingv

Coordinates

38.11720, 15.15230

Temperature

10.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.5 km

10.5 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

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