Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 8.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
SICILY, ITALY
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M2.1 Earthquake near SICILY, ITALY (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On May 13, 2025 at 16:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near SICILY, ITALY (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: 41 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
401e0e4d15137565408283294b514c3aa6354bcb
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-13 16:42:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.52300,
14.22200
Temperature
19.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 km — shallower than the regional average (12.7 km)
Regional average: 12.7 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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Context for this earthquake
16 Sep 2025 – 16 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,265 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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549
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Italy
41
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