Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 7.5 km
- Source
- INGV
Isole Eolie (Messina)
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M1.9 Earthquake near Isole Eolie (Messina) (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Isole Eolie (Messina) (Italy) on September 19, 2025 at 18:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 38 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.
Details
ID
4d943a2fe5c99ae5ecb48912e8440db4f886d963
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2025-09-19 18:31:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.46520,
14.69200
Temperature
26.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 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
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Context for this earthquake
15 Sep 2025 – 15 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,260 Catalogue entries
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