M1.4 Depth: 6.9 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Alcara li Fusi, Sicilia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 14:00:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Alcara li Fusi, Sicilia (Italy) on January 18, 2026 at 14:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

6.9 km

UTC time

2026-01-18 14:00:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

State

Sicilia

City

Alcara li Fusi

County

Messina

Village

Alcara li Fusi

Source

ingv

Coordinates

38.00430, 14.67230

Temperature

11.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.9 km

6.9 km — shallower than the regional average (12.6 km)

Regional average: 12.6 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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