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M1.7 Depth: 26.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Modica, Sicilia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-13 14:34:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 13, 2026 at 14:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Modica, Sicilia (Italy). With a focal depth of about 26 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 48 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-13 14:34:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicilia
City
Modica
County
Ragusa
Source
ingv
Coordinates
36.77300, 14.85330
Temperature
8.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 km
26 km — deeper 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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    Distance: 195 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy
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