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M2.0 Depth: 25.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near SICILY, ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 06:18:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near SICILY, ITALY (Italy) on December 29, 2025 at 06:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 54 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
25.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-29 06:18:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Sicilia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.19330, 15.04320
Temperature
10.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.3 km
Shallow
25.3 km
25.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Etna
    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia
    Distance: 208 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy

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