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M2.6 Depth: 22.7 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Catania, Sicilia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-14 03:59:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Catania, Sicilia (Italy) on February 14, 2026 at 03:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 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 data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 54 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
22.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-14 03:59:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicilia
City
Catania
County
Catania
Source
isc
Coordinates
37.49180, 15.09950
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.7 km
Shallow
22.7 km
22.7 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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