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M1.4 Depth: 5.7 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 6 km E Menfi (AG)

UTC time: 2026-04-04 11:55:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 11:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 6 km E Menfi (AG). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 11:55:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.59770, 13.04070
Temperature
19.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.7 km
Shallow
5.7 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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