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M1.6 Depth: 15.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Maletto, Sicilia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 09:31:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 31, 2026 at 09:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Maletto, Sicilia (Italy). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 51 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
15.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 09:31:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicilia
City
Maletto
County
Catania
Village
Maletto
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.79700, 14.88400
Temperature
7.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.6 km
Shallow
15.6 km
15.6 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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