M1.9 Depth: 32.8 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 6 km N Troina (EN)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 16:45:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 6 km N Troina (EN) on May 1, 2026 at 16:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
32.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 16:45:45 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.83680, 14.58780
Temperature
10.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.8 km
Shallow
32.8 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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