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M1.5 Depth: 26.4 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 4 km NW Ispica (RG) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-10-25 20:25:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 25, 2025 at 20:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 4 km NW Ispica (RG) (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 46 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
26.4 km
UTC time
2025-10-25 20:25:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Sicilia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
36.81970, 14.88520
Temperature
16.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.4 km
Shallow
26.4 km
26.4 km — deeper than the regional average (12.6 km)
Regional average: 12.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 197 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy
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