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M2.2 Earthquake near Geraci Siculo, Sicily (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-11-11 14:49:55 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On November 11, 2026 at 14:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Geraci Siculo, Sicily (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 38 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

ID
c058570e9625899f626a5223d70b3bd56e373674
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-11-11 14:49:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicily
City
Geraci Siculo
County
Palermo
Village
Geraci Siculo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.83130, 14.22630
Temperature
23.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 km — shallower than the regional average (13 km)
Regional average: 13 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Etna Activity reported
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Stromboli Activity reported
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia
    Distance: 157 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy

Sicily

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 44 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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