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M1.5 Depth: 23.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 13 km S Palazzolo Acreide (SR) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-08-20 12:57:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2025 at 12:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 13 km S Palazzolo Acreide (SR) (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
23.1 km
UTC time
2025-08-20 12:57:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Sicilia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
36.94450, 14.89930
Temperature
30.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.1 km
Shallow
23.1 km
23.1 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: 196 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy
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