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M1.7 Depth: 25.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 5 km E Modica (RG) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-09-02 17:10:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2025 at 17:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 5 km E Modica (RG) (Italy). With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
25.6 km
UTC time
2025-09-02 17:10:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Sicilia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
36.85220, 14.81180
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.6 km
Shallow
25.6 km
25.6 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

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