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M2.2 Depth: 11.7 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Lipari, Sicilia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 05:12:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 05:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Lipari, Sicilia (Italy). With a focal depth of about 12 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.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 46 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
11.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 05:12:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicilia
City
Lipari
County
Messina
Village
Stromboli
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.78400, 15.25200
Temperature
17.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.7 km
Shallow
11.7 km
11.7 km — close to the regional average (12.6 km)
Regional average: 12.6 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

  • Stromboli
    Distance: 3 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 23 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 43 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 86 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 92 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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