M4.1 Earthquake 72 km NNE of Malfa, Italy — June 15, 2026
2026-06-15 03:00:07 UTC (2026-06-15) · approx. 4:00 AM UTC+1 local
On June 15, 2026 at 03:00 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 72 km NNE of Malfa, Italy, at a depth of 264.9 km and coordinates 39.1761°, 15.1668°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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15.1668°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Malfa, Italy?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 72 km NNE of Malfa, Italy on June 15, 2026 at 03:00 UTC had a depth of 264.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000sulh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 15, 2026). M4.1 Earthquake 72 km NNE of Malfa, Italy — June 15, 2026. Retrieved July 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000sulh/