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M2.8 Depth: 35.5 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 5 km NW Troina (EN)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 14:03:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near 5 km NW Troina (EN) on May 1, 2026 at 14:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
35.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 14:03:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.82130, 14.57480
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.5 km
Shallow
35.5 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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