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M1.3 Depth: 1.6 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Zafferana Etnea, Sicilia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 17:07:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 8, 2026 at 17:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Zafferana Etnea, Sicilia (Italy). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 41 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
1.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 17:07:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicilia
City
Zafferana Etnea
County
Catania
Village
Zafferana Etnea
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.72300, 15.07700
Temperature
14.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.6 km
Shallow
1.6 km
1.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Etna
    Distance: 7 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 183 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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