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Minor mag. 2.2 earthquake - 6 km N Ragalna (CT) on Sunday, 31 December 2017

Minor mag. 2.2 earthquake - 6 km N Ragalna (CT) on Sunday, 31 December 2017
Date & time: Sunday, 31 December 2017 13:00 UTC
Magnitude: 2.2
Depth: 4.9 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 37.6808°N / 14.9367°E (Italy)
Nearest volcano: Etna (9 km)
Primary data source: INGV
Estimated released energy: 1.3*10^8 J (35 KWh) [learn more]
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Sun, 31 Dec 2017
Sun, 31 Dec 13:00 UTCM 2.2 / 5 kmSICILY, ITALYEMSC
Sun, 31 Dec 13:00 UTCM 2.1 / 0.7 km2.1 km NW from M. Parmentelli (CT)INGV CT

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