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M1.5 Depth: 10.7 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Nizza di Sicilia, Sicily (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 18:39:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Nizza di Sicilia, Sicily (Italy) on July 1, 2026 at 18:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
10.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-01 18:39:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Sicily
City
Nizza di Sicilia
County
Messina
Village
Nizza di Sicilia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.99150, 15.40830
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.7 km
Shallow
10.7 km
10.7 km — close to 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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