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M1.7 Depth: 16.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Noto, Sicily (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 06:04:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Noto, Sicily (Italy) on August 19, 2026 at 06:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
16.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 06:04:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicily
City
Noto
County
Siracusa
Source
ingv
Coordinates
36.99030, 14.96720
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.1 km
Shallow
16.1 km
16.1 km — deeper than 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

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    Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
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    Distance: 202 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy

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