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M1.7 Depth: 22.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 1 km SW Mistretta (ME)

UTC time: 2026-03-21 09:30:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 1 km SW Mistretta (ME) on March 21, 2026 at 09:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 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
M1.7
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 09:30:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.92530, 14.35580
Temperature
11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 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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