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M3.4 Depth: 49.8 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 6 km SE Serradifalco (CL) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-10-14 14:01:15 UTC Local time: —
M3.4 earthquake near Sicilia on Oct 14, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.4 Earthquake near 6 km SE Serradifalco (CL) (Italy) · 2025-10-14 14:01:15 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 14, 2025 at 14:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near 6 km SE Serradifalco (CL) (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
49.8 km
UTC time
2025-10-14 14:01:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Sicilia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.42020, 13.93850
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49.8 km
Shallow
49.8 km
49.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Etna
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia
    Distance: 115 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Pantelleria
    Distance: 185 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 836 m ·Last eruption: 1891 ·Italy

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