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M2.0 Depth: 23.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 03:36:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN ITALY (Italy) on May 18, 2025 at 03:36 UTC. 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: 46 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
23.4 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 03:36:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Calabria
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.07570, 17.04370
Temperature
14.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.4 km
Shallow
23.4 km
23.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Stromboli
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 196 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 229 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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