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M2.2 Depth: 60.9 km

M2.2 Earthquake near SICILY, ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 09:30:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2025 at 09:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near SICILY, ITALY (Italy). With a focal depth of about 61 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 46 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
60.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 09:30:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Sicilia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.74070, 14.25230
Temperature
24.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60.9 km
Shallow
60.9 km
60.9 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: 66 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia
    Distance: 154 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy

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