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M2.3 Depth: 18.3 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Bronte, Sicily (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 05:02:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 05:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Bronte, Sicily (Italy). With a focal depth of about 18 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 52 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
18.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 05:02:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicily
City
Bronte
County
Catania
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.82200, 14.84700
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.3 km
Shallow
18.3 km
18.3 km — deeper than the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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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