Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
SICILY, ITALY
M3.2 Earthquake near SICILY, ITALY
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About this earthquake
On October 23, 2026 at 10:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near SICILY, ITALY. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
eb0f3ed8b4c522ebf1f6f226ddfd4b7023090a62
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-23 10:43:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.78020,
14.16330
Temperature
21.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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
-
Stromboli Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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