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M1.8 Depth: 5.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Geraci Siculo, Sicily (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 10:01:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Geraci Siculo, Sicily (Italy) on August 24, 2026 at 10:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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 INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 34 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-24 10:01:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicily
City
Geraci Siculo
County
Palermo
Village
Geraci Siculo
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.85670, 14.11380
Temperature
30.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.7 km
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 km — shallower 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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  • Panarea
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  • Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia
    Distance: 150 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy

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