M4.2 Depth: 126.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near alnazwr, Sfax (Tunisia)

UTC time: 2026-06-22 19:27:03 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 22, 2026 at 19:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near alnazwr, Sfax (Tunisia). At around 126 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
126.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-22 19:27:03 UTC
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.81000, 9.96000
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 126 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 126 km
Intermediate
126 km
126 km — deeper than the regional average (24.4 km)
Regional average: 24.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Pantelleria
    Distance: 286 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 836 m ·Last eruption: 1891 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia
    Distance: 354 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy

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