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M1.8 Depth: 20.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 1 km SW Monterosso Almo (RG) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-10-17 18:21:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 1 km SW Monterosso Almo (RG) (Italy) on October 17, 2025 at 18:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
20.2 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 18:21:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Sicilia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.08600, 14.75780
Temperature
14.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.2 km
Shallow
20.2 km
20.2 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: 183 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy
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