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M1.4 Depth: 9.1 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Alcara li Fusi, Sicilia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-04 13:09:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Alcara li Fusi, Sicilia (Italy) on February 4, 2026 at 13:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 55 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-04 13:09:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicilia
City
Alcara li Fusi
County
Messina
Village
Alcara li Fusi
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.02130, 14.67820
Temperature
10.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 km
9.1 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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