Back to map
M1.2 Depth: 24.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Costa Siracusana (Siracusa)

UTC time: 2026-04-05 23:46:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 23:46 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Costa Siracusana (Siracusa). With a focal depth of about 24 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
24.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 23:46:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
ingv
Coordinates
36.97520, 15.37930
Temperature
16.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.2 km
Shallow
24.2 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: 92 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia
    Distance: 238 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
521
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share