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M4.5 Depth: 245.1 km

M4.5 Earthquake near SICILY, ITALY

UTC time: 2026-07-23 22:55:57 UTC Local time: —
M4.5 earthquake near SICILY, ITALY on Jul 23, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.5 Earthquake near SICILY, ITALY · 2026-07-23 22:55:57 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2026 at 22:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near SICILY, ITALY. At around 245 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
245.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 22:55:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.86020, 15.46600
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 245.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 245.1 km
Intermediate
245.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ Africa · about 64 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Stromboli
    Distance: 23 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 43 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 88 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 103 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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