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Earthquakes in Mount Etna Today
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3.6 Latest earthquake: · August 15 12:24 · 1 km NE of Sant'Alfio, Italy · 13 km east
Updated: · Source: USGS (ABD Jeoloji Araştırmaları Kurumu)
The latest earthquake within 100 km of Mount Etna struck 63 days ago (12:24, August 15) near 1 km NE of Sant'Alfio, Italy: magnitude 3.6, depth 10.0 km, 13 km east of the centre. Within 100 km there have been 0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours, 0 in 7 days, 0 in 30 days and 4 in the past 12 months. The strongest in the past year was a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near 4 km ESE of Catania, Italy on March 4. The average depth is 10.0 km; 4 of them reached magnitude 3 or higher. According to the GEM active fault database, the nearest active fault is a reverse (thrust) fault about 29 km to the southeast; there are 3 active fault segments within 50 km.
Latest earthquakes within 100 km of Mount Etna
Updated every 5 minutes from USGS data. Times are local.
| Magnitude | Time | Place | Depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 | 12:24 August 15 | 1 km NE of Sant'Alfio, Italy | 10.0 km | 13 km east |
| 4.3 | 19:04 March 21 | 1 km SSE of Reitano, Italy | 10.0 km | 61 km west |
| 4.5 | 07:05 March 4 | 4 km ESE of Catania, Italy | 10.0 km | 33 km south |
| 4.2 | 14:54 January 18 | 4 km N of Santa Domenica Vittoria, Italy | 10.0 km | 23 km north |
Mount Etna: earthquakes per month
By magnitude (last 12 months)
Mount Etna: strongest earthquakes of the past year
- 4.54 km ESE of Catania, Italy
March 4 07:05 · 10.0 km deep · 33 km south - 4.31 km SSE of Reitano, Italy
March 21 19:04 · 10.0 km deep · 61 km west - 4.24 km N of Santa Domenica Vittoria, Italy
January 18 14:54 · 10.0 km deep · 23 km north - 3.61 km NE of Sant'Alfio, Italy
August 15 12:24 · 10.0 km deep · 13 km east
Mount Etna earthquake and fault map
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Mount Etna earthquake and fault map
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Frequently asked questions
- Was there an earthquake in Mount Etna just now?
- No earthquake in the last 24 hours. The latest was a magnitude 3.6 quake near 1 km NE of Sant'Alfio, Italy on August 15 (12:24).
- Is Mount Etna in an earthquake zone?
- 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more were recorded around Mount Etna in the past year, the strongest of magnitude 4.5. For an official hazard assessment, consult the national seismological agency.
- Where is the nearest fault line to Mount Etna?
- According to the GEM active fault database, the nearest active fault is a reverse (thrust) fault about 29 km to the southeast; there are 3 active fault segments within 50 km. Fault locations come from a regional-scale database; for site-level information consult official geological surveys.
- What should I do during an earthquake?
- Drop, cover and hold on: get under a sturdy table, protect your head and neck and wait until the shaking stops. Do not use stairs or lifts; afterwards check gas and electricity and move to open ground. Call 112 in an emergency.
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