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M1.8 Depth: 23.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Bronte, Sicilia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-03-31 01:56:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 31, 2026 at 01:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Bronte, Sicilia (Italy). With a focal depth of about 23 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 data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 41 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
23.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-31 01:56:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicilia
City
Bronte
County
Catania
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.87000, 14.87000
Temperature
4.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.3 km
Shallow
23.3 km
23.3 km — deeper 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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