Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
SICILY, ITALY
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M2.9 Earthquake near SICILY, ITALY (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On July 28, 2025 at 18:32 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near SICILY, ITALY (Italy). With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
807c59332f30a640267d6fb6d2bbe6540be47c1a
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-28 18:32:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.12980,
15.49480
Temperature
27.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (12.7 km)
Regional average: 12.7 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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Context for this earthquake
16 Sep 2025 – 16 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,263 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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532
Country (24h)
Italy
32
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