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M2.0 Depth: 37.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near SICILY, ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-10-16 10:15:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near SICILY, ITALY (Italy) on October 16, 2025 at 10:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 37 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 35 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
37.4 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 10:15:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Sicilia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.32450, 14.39650
Temperature
21.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37.4 km
Shallow
37.4 km
37.4 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

  • Etna
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia
    Distance: 152 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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