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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Libya [Sea]

UTC time: 2026-06-18 15:16:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Libya [Sea] on June 18, 2026 at 15:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 15:16:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
33.48030, 16.43100
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Africa Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ Africa · about 425 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Etna
    Distance: 492 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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