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1.6

Earthquake M 1.6 in the area of Central Mediterranean Sea, 20 October 2026, 02:47 UTC

Recorded 9 d ago. Updated 04:47.

Magnitude
MLh 1.6
Time (UTC)
02:47:12
Depth
11 km
Coordinates
35.390 N 22.979 E
Source
NOA
Last revision
04:47

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.

What it means

Summary from the source data

An earthquake of magnitude 1.6 was recorded at a depth of 11 km, near Central Mediterranean Sea, on 20/10 at 02:47 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.

Within 50 km of the epicentre, 4 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 3.1). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 3.1). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 11 km.

Quakes of this size are very frequent and are usually not felt by people.

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