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M3.1 Depth: 257.8 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SICILY, ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-07-28 02:36:40 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near SICILY, ITALY on Jul 28, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near SICILY, ITALY (Italy) · 2025-07-28 02:36:40 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near SICILY, ITALY (Italy) on July 28, 2025 at 02:36 UTC. At around 258 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
257.8 km
UTC time
2025-07-28 02:36:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.71400, 15.21700
Temperature
25.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 257.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 257.8 km
Intermediate
257.8 km
257.8 km — deeper than the regional average (12.6 km)
Regional average: 12.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 8 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
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    Distance: 35 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
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