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M1.6 Depth: 14.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Isole Eolie (Messina)

UTC time: 2026-03-16 09:06:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Isole Eolie (Messina) on March 16, 2026 at 09:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
14.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 09:06:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.41820, 14.60680
Temperature
15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.2 km
Shallow
14.2 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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