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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.

