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M1.8 Depth: 36.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 3 km NW Troina (EN)

UTC time: 2026-05-02 00:23:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 3 km NW Troina (EN) on May 2, 2026 at 00:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 36 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
36.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 00:23:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.80770, 14.59050
Temperature
9.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36.1 km
Shallow
36.1 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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