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M3.3 Earthquake near Oliveri, Sicily (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 08:07:44 UTC Local time: —

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M3.3 Earthquake near Oliveri, Sicily (Italy) · 2026-08-18 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.3 Earthquake near Oliveri, Sicily (Italy) · 2026-08-18 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 08:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Oliveri, 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 often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

ID
bdaa172b1ae0559b15510a87a64fa431024e17ef
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 08:07:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicily
City
Oliveri
County
Messina
Village
Oliveri
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.11530, 15.04870
Temperature
25.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.1 km
Shallow
10.1 km
10.1 km — close to the regional average (12.9 km)
Regional average: 12.9 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

Felt reports

1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: Aug 18, 2026, 8:27 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 18, 2026, 12:07 AM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

Volcanoes nearby

  • Vulcano
    Distance: 33 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Etna Activity reported
    Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 43 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Stromboli Activity reported
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 142 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 146 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

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