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M1.5 Depth: 10.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Costa Siciliana nord-orientale (Messina)

UTC time: 2026-05-15 09:29:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Costa Siciliana nord-orientale (Messina) on May 15, 2026 at 09:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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
M1.5
Depth
10.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 09:29:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.12630, 15.10230
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.5 km
Shallow
10.5 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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