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M 4.3 earthquake - 37 km N of Malfa, Italy

USGS reports a magnitude 4.3 earthquake located at 38.9139, 14.8718 (37 km N of Malfa, Italy). Depth reported: 272.133 km. Source published 2026-09-19T20:55:32.082Z.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
9/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Positivity
1/10
Urgency
4/10

Why it matters

A moderate, deep earthquake was recorded near Malfa (Aeolian Islands). Depth of ~272 km suggests reduced surface shaking and limited damage, but local communities and visitors could have felt tremors.

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