Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- INGV
Isole Eolie (Messina)
M2.2 Earthquake near Isole Eolie (Messina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Isole Eolie (Messina) on March 21, 2026 at 02:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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.
Details
ID
a7bca77f3e47c5eec9d430057feb28ebd7b8954f
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 02:05:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.52100,
14.20470
Temperature
13.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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