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M1.4 Depth: 29.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Francavilla di Sicilia, Sicilia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 20:29:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 20:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Francavilla di Sicilia, Sicilia (Italy). With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 45 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
29.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 20:29:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicilia
City
Francavilla di Sicilia
County
Messina
Village
Francavilla di Sicilia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.97020, 15.07150

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.5 km
Shallow
29.5 km
29.5 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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