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M1.3 Depth: 9.1 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Castelbuono, Sicilia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 09:06:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 17, 2026 at 09:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Castelbuono, Sicilia (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: 46 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 09:06:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicilia
City
Castelbuono
County
Palermo
Village
Castelbuono
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.90870, 14.05950
Temperature
12.8°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Etna
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia
    Distance: 150 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy

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