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M1.1 Depth: 10.9 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Milazzo, Sicily (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 22:18:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Milazzo, Sicily (Italy) on June 15, 2026 at 22:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 51 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
10.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-15 22:18:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicily
City
Milazzo
County
Messina
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.20880, 15.21930
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Vulcano
    Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 40 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Etna
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 139 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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