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M1.8 Depth: 18.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Augusta, Sicily (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-06-26 16:26:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Augusta, Sicily (Italy) on June 26, 2026 at 16:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 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 44 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
18.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-26 16:26:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicily
City
Augusta
County
Siracusa
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.30080, 15.12550
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.9 km
Shallow
18.9 km
18.9 km — deeper 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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    Distance: 216 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy

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