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M2.2 Depth: 10.3 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Troina, Sicily (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 02:45:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 02:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Troina, Sicily (Italy). With a focal depth of about 10 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 38 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
10.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 02:45:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicily
City
Troina
County
Enna
Village
Troina
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.79720, 14.55620
Temperature
24.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.3 km
Shallow
10.3 km
10.3 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

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    Distance: 39 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
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    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
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  • Panarea
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  • Stromboli
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Marsili
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