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M1.2 Depth: 26.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 5 km E Maniace (CT)

UTC time: 2026-04-05 08:47:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 5 km E Maniace (CT) on April 5, 2026 at 08:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 08:47:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.88000, 14.86200
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 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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