A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck southwest of Marsala, Sicily, on April 14, 2026. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported that the quake occurred at 5:08 PM local time, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. Shallow earthquakes tend to be felt more strongly due to their proximity to the Earth’s surface.
Earthquake Details
- Date: April 14, 2026
- Time: 5:08 PM local time (GMT +2)
- Magnitude: 3.7
- Depth: 10.00 km
- Epicenter: Latitude 37.64°N, Longitude 12.22°E
Nearby Areas Affected
Several towns near the epicenter may have experienced mild shaking:
- Marsala: 26 km away, population 77,900
- Petrosino: 26 km away, population 6,800
- Mazara del Vallo: 33 km away, population 51,500
- Campobello di Mazara: 47 km away, population 9,900
- Trapani: 50 km away, population 67,500
- Castelvetrano: 51 km away, population 31,700
- Casa Santa: 52 km away, population 23,900
- Alcamo: 75 km away, population 44,400 (unlikely to have felt the quake)
Residents who felt the tremor are encouraged to report their experiences through El-Balad platforms or applications. This earthquake highlights the importance of prompt reports to better understand seismic activity in the region.
