M1.7 Depth: 24.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Żabbar (Malta)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 22:17:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Żabbar (Malta) on August 14, 2026 at 22:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

24.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-14 22:17:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Malta

City

Żabbar

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.90000, 14.53000

Temperature

28.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

24 km

24 km — deeper than the regional average (12.7 km)

Regional average: 12.7 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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