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M2.4 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near SICILY, ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-11-17 04:30:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near SICILY, ITALY (Italy) on November 17, 2025 at 04:30 UTC. 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 42 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-17 04:30:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Sicilia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.60300, 15.05300
Temperature
17.1°C

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Depth profile

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

  • Etna
    Distance: 17 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 195 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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