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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Sicily, Italy

UTC time: 2026-03-21 01:46:07 UTC Local time: —
M4.9 earthquake near Sicily, Italy on Mar 21, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.9 Earthquake near Sicily, Italy · 2026-03-21 01:46:07 UTC

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 01:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Sicily, Italy. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 01:46:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
38.50000, 14.21000
Temperature
14.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

  • Lipari
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 89 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Etna
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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