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M2.5 Depth: 8.7 km

M2.5 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-10-21 13:14:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN ITALY (Italy) on October 21, 2025 at 13:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2025-10-21 13:14:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Calabria
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.43720, 16.20780
Temperature
15.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 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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  • Vulcano
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