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M2.0 Depth: 9.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near SICILY, ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-05-13 23:41:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2025 at 23:41 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 46 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2025-05-13 23:41:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Sicilia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.97120, 13.09680
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 km — shallower 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

  • Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia
    Distance: 103 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy
  • Pantelleria
    Distance: 164 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 836 m ·Last eruption: 1891 ·Italy
  • Etna
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 185 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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