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M1.7 Depth: 19.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 5 km NE Maniace (CT)

UTC time: 2026-04-05 12:07:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 12:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 5 km NE Maniace (CT). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
19.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 12:07:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.88900, 14.86100
Temperature
12.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.8 km
Shallow
19.8 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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