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M3.7 Depth: 8.8 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Sant'Agata di Militello, Sicilia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 16:20:28 UTC Local time: —
M3.7 earthquake near Sant'Agata di Militello on Jan 19, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.7 Earthquake near Sant'Agata di Militello, Sicilia (Italy) · 2026-01-19 16:20:28 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Sant'Agata di Militello, Sicilia (Italy) on January 19, 2026 at 16:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 52 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-19 16:20:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicilia
City
Sant'Agata di Militello
County
Messina
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.01730, 14.64670
Temperature
10.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 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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