Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia

Earthquake with magnitude of ML 2.8 on date 16-01-2013 and time 12:31:08 (UTC) in region Costa Siciliana nord orientale (Messina)

A magnitude ML 2.8 earthquake occured in region: Costa Siciliana nord orientale (Messina), on

  • 16-01-2013 12:31:08 (UTC)
  • 16-01-2013 13:31:08 (UTC +01:00) Italian time

and geographic coordinates (lat, lon) 38.3540, 15.2310 at 120 km depth.

The earthquake was located by: Bollettino Sismico Italiano INGV.

Search earthquakes: Any within 30 km radius

The values of hypocentral coordinates and magnitude may be revised at a later time as more information becomes available.

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Municipalities within 20 km from the epicenter

Distances are determinated based on the geographic coordintes of the (Istat).
Municipality Region Dist Inh Cum Inh
Milazzo ME 15 31646 31646
Venetico ME 19 3911 35557
Spadafora ME 19 5021 40578

Municipalities with at least 50000 inhabitants

An earthquake occurred to
33 Km NW of Messina (238439 inhabitants)
45 Km NW of Reggio di Calabria (183035 inhabitants)
83 Km N of Acireale (52622 inhabitants)
95 Km N of Catania (314555 inhabitants)
Recent and historical seismicity

These maps show the seismic activity in different time intervals, before the seismic event to which they refer. Data reported in the first two maps come from the analysis carried out in real time by the personnel of the INGV Operating Rooms, immediately after each earthquake. The third map shows data from 1985 to the date of the earthquake: the locations are reviewed by the seismological analysts of the INGV Italian Seismic Bulletin (Bollettino Sismico Italiano dell’INGV). The localization parameters (hypocentral coordinates and magnitude) are the best possible estimate with the data available to the INGV, but are constantly updated according to further data that become available. The location and magnitude parameters, subsequently reviewed by seismological analysts, may vary.

Earthquakes of the 3 days preceding this event

Earthquakes of the 3 days preceding this event

This map shows the earthquake epicenters with magnitude ≥ 0.0, localized with data recorded by the National Seismic Network and other collaborative networks both in Italy and in neighboring countries, in the 72 hours preceding this event. The size of the circle indicates the different classes of magnitude. The colors indicate the different time intervals preceding the seismic event. The black and white star is the epicenter of the current earthquake.
Earthquakes of the 90 days preceding this event

Earthquakes of the 90 days preceding this event

This map shows the earthquake epicenters with magnitude ≥ 2.0, localized with data recorded by the National Seismic Network and other collaborative networks both in Italy and in neighboring countries, in the 90 days preceding this event. The size of the circle indicates the different classes of magnitude. The colors indicate the different time intervals preceding the seismic event. The black and white star is the epicenter of the current earthquake.
Earthquakes from 1985 to the date of the event

Earthquakes from 1985 to the date of the event

This map shows the earthquake epicenters with magnitude ≥ 3.0, localized with data recorded by the National Seismic Network and other collaborative networks both in Italy and in neighboring countries, from 1985 to the date of this event. The size of the circle indicates the different classes of magnitude. The colors indicate the different time intervals preceding the seismic event. The black and white star is the epicenter of the current earthquake.
Earthquakes since 1000 AD until 2019

Earthquakes since 1000 AD until 2019

This map shows the epicenters of the historical earthquakes catalogue CPT15 (Catalogo Parametrico dei Terremoti Italiani, 2015 version 3.0, https://doi.org/10.13127/cpti/cpti15.3) since 1000 AD until 2019. The size of the square indicates the different classes of magnitude. For earthquakes with magnitude ≥ 6.0, it is also shown the year of occurrence and the magnitude value. The black and white star is the epicenter of the current earthquake.
Seismic hazard

Seismic hazard maps provide probabilistic estimates of the earthquake ground shaking exceeding a given threshold in a given geographic region within a given time window. Thus, it is not a deterministic prediction - a target that may be never reached given the complexity of the earthquake physical phenomenon - nor of the maximum expected earthquake since this has extremely low probabilities to occur.

In 2004, it was published the seismic hazard map of Italy (http://zonesismiche.mi.ingv.it) that provides a picture of the most hazardous geographic regions. The seismic hazard map of Italy (GdL MPS, 2004; rif. Ordinanza PCM del 28 aprile 2006, n. 3519, All. 1b) provides the 10% probability of exceedance in 50 years of the horizontal acceleration at rock sites (i.e., Vs30>800 m/s; cat. A, 3.2.1 of the D.M. 14.09.2005).

The colours indicate the various values of the ground acceleration that have 10% to be exceeded within 50 years. In general, the colours associated to low values of acceleration refer to areas that are less hazardous and stronger earthquakes repeat less frequently although they may still occur.

Seismic hazard map

Seismic hazard map

This map shows the seismic hazard map of Italy for the region where the earthquake occurred.
Shakemap
Felt maps
Locations history
Type Magnitude Date and Time (UTC) Latitude Longitude Depth (km) Published time (UTC) Author Location ID
Bulletin
Rev1000 		ML 2.8 2013-01-16
12:31:08		 38.3538 15.231 120 2015-01-20
11:18:19		 Bollettino Sismico Italiano INGV 5616551
Reviewed
Rev100 		ML 2.8 2013-01-16
12:31:08		 38.3563 15.2388 121 2014-10-21
12:08:56		 Sala Sismica INGV-Roma 2848661
Preferred location and magnitude until now.
Origin information

Origin

Field Value
Time (UTC) 2013-01-16 12:31:08 ± 0.3
Latitude 38.3538 ± 0.0279
Longitude 15.2310 ± 0.0287
Depth (km) 120 ± 2 (from location)
Evaluation mode of Origin manual
Evaluation status of Origin reviewed
Version 1000 -> BULLETIN-INGV
Event type earthquake
Origin ID 5616551

Uncertainty

Field Value
Preferred uncertainty description uncertainty ellipse
Semi-major axis of confidence ellipse (meter) 3359
Semi-minor axis of confidence ellipse (meter) 1057
Azimuth of major axis of confidence ellipse. Measured clockwise from South-North direction at epicenter (gradi) 147
Circular confidence region, given by single value of horizontal uncertainty (meter) 3360.0
Confidence level of the uncertainty (%) 68

Quality

Field Value
Largest azimuthal gap in station distribution as seen from epicenter (degree) 123
Number of associated phases, regardless of their use for origin computation 29
Number of defining phases 29
RMS of the travel time residuals of the arrivals used for the origin computation (sec) 0.4
Epicentral distance of station closest to the epicenter (degree) 0.19785
Epicentral distance of station farthest from the epicenter (degree) 1.44791
Number of stations at which the event was observed 18
Number of stations from which data was used for origin computation 18
Magnitudes information

ML:2.8

Field Value
Value 2.8
Uncertainty 0.2
Num. used stations 4
Type of magnitude ML
Reference to an origin 5616551
Agency INGV
Autore Manually reviewed by Franco Mele
Time of creation (UTC) 2015-01-15 13:07:24

ML:2.8

Field Value
Value 2.8
Uncertainty 0.2
Num. used stations 4
Type of magnitude ML
Reference to an origin 2848661
Agency INGV
Autore Sala Sismica INGV-Roma
Time of creation (UTC) 2013-01-16 12:43:17
Picking and Arrival
SCNL Time Uncertainty Polarity Evaluation_mode Phase Azimuth Distance(km) Takeoff_angle Residual Weight
IV.PLAC.HHZ. 2013-01-16T12:31:47.30 0.1 undecidable manual S 84 105.5166 135 0.91 69
IV.MPAZ.HHZ. 2013-01-16T12:31:43.40 0.1 undecidable manual S 123 80.9523 143 0.47 84
IV.SOI.EHZ. 2013-01-16T12:31:42.10 0.1 undecidable manual S 113 78.2661 144 -0.47 84
IV.JOPP.HHZ. 2013-01-16T12:31:40.60 0.1 undecidable manual S 64 63.3921 150 -0.23 91
IV.MTTG.HHE. 2013-01-16T12:31:40.40 0.6 undecidable manual S 133 56.3991 153 0.29 46
IV.NOV.HHE. 2013-01-16T12:31:39.53 0.6 undecidable manual S 193 37.1295 161 1.05 35
IV.MSCL.HHZ. 2013-01-16T12:31:39.20 0.1 undecidable manual S 105 50.5161 155 -0.35 91
IV.AIO.HHZ. 2013-01-16T12:31:39.40 0.1 undecidable manual S 180 42.4242 159 0.52 87
IV.MCSR.HHZ. 2013-01-16T12:31:38.70 0.1 undecidable manual S 180 32.0457 164 0.54 88
IV.MPNC.HHZ. 2013-01-16T12:31:37.51 0.1 undecidable manual S 155 25.3524 167 -0.28 98
MN.TIP.HHZ. 2013-01-16T12:31:36.59 0.1 undecidable manual P 55 160.7169 123 0.86 61
IV.MSRU.HHE. 2013-01-16T12:31:36.81 0.6 undecidable manual S 112 26.1516 167 -1.02 37
IV.CAR1.HHZ. 2013-01-16T12:31:33.28 0.1 undecidable manual P 40 130.869 129 0.57 75
IV.PLAC.HHZ. 2013-01-16T12:31:30.72 0.1 negative manual P 84 105.5166 135 0.36 83
IV.GALF.HHZ. 2013-01-16T12:31:29.63 0.1 undecidable manual P 219 92.0412 139 0.41 83
IV.MPAZ.HHZ. 2013-01-16T12:31:28.05 0.1 undecidable manual P 123 80.9523 143 -0.31 87
IV.JOPP.HHZ. 2013-01-16T12:31:27.18 0.1 undecidable manual P 64 63.3921 150 0.03 96
IV.SOI.EHZ. 2013-01-16T12:31:27.89 0.1 undecidable manual P 113 78.2661 144 -0.26 88
IV.GMB.BHE. 2013-01-16T12:31:26.76 0.3 undecidable manual P 111 55.9995 153 0.06 72
IV.MSCL.HHZ. 2013-01-16T12:31:26.04 0.1 undecidable manual P 105 50.5161 155 -0.37 91
MN.CEL.HHE. 2013-01-16T12:31:26.55 0.3 undecidable manual P 100 58.5969 152 -0.31 68
IV.MTTG.HHE. 2013-01-16T12:31:26.68 0.1 undecidable manual P 133 56.3991 153 -0.05 96
IV.IVPL.HHE. 2013-01-16T12:31:25.07 0.3 undecidable manual P 277 21.9669 169 -0.23 74
IV.MUCR.HHE. 2013-01-16T12:31:25.69 0.3 undecidable manual P 222 46.4202 157 -0.51 67
IV.MCSR.HHZ. 2013-01-16T12:31:25.51 0.1 undecidable manual P 180 32.0457 164 -0.09 100
IV.NOV.HHE. 2013-01-16T12:31:25.89 0.3 undecidable manual P 193 37.1295 161 0.1 74
IV.AIO.HHZ. 2013-01-16T12:31:25.91 0.1 undecidable manual P 180 42.4242 159 -0.1 98
IV.MPNC.HHZ. 2013-01-16T12:31:24.95 0.1 undecidable manual P 155 25.3524 167 -0.44 94
IV.MSRU.HHE. 2013-01-16T12:31:24.90 0.3 undecidable manual P 112 26.1516 167 -0.51 69
Station Magnitude and Amplitude
SCNL mag Generic_amplitude Period Type Category Unit Time_window_reference
IV.AIO.HHE. ML:2.9 0.0005164999999999999 0.22 AML other m 2013-01-16T12:31:40.64
IV.AIO.HHN. ML:2.6 0.0002695 0.26 AML other m 2013-01-16T12:31:40.85
IV.MPAZ.HHN. ML:2.8 0.000376 1.02 AML other m 2013-01-16T12:31:44.36
IV.MPAZ.HHE. ML:2.4 0.00015250000000000002 1.34 AML other m 2013-01-16T12:31:46.35
IV.MPNC.HHN. ML:2.9 0.000558 0.48 AML other m 2013-01-16T12:31:40.88
IV.MPNC.HHE. ML:2.9 0.0005555 0.5 AML other m 2013-01-16T12:31:41.49
IV.MSCL.HHN. ML:2.9 0.0005155 0.48 AML other m 2013-01-16T12:31:41.49
IV.MSCL.HHE. ML:3.1 0.000842 1.58 AML other m 2013-01-16T12:31:42.85
TDMT - Time Domain Moment Tensor
Fault Plane solutions in the area
Fault Plane solutions

Fault Plane solutions

The map reports the fault plane solutions for earthquakes in the region from 1977 to the date of this event. Red moment tensors are determined using the Regional Centroid Moment Tensor technique (RCMT, http://www.bo.ingv.it/RCMT) applied for earthquakes with magnitude larger than 4.5 in the Euro-Mediterranenan area. Occasionally, when a station azimuthal coverage exists RCMTs can be obtained also for earthquakes with magnitude down to 4.0. The gray moment tensors are obtained with the Time Domain Moment Tensor method (TDMT, /tdmt). This technique is applied to earthquakes with magnitude ML greater than 3.2, when it is possible. The size of symbols scales with the calculated moment magnitude Mw.
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