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M3.0 Depth: 23.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SICILY, ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-10-22 20:23:12 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Sicilia on Oct 22, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near SICILY, ITALY (Italy) · 2025-10-22 20:23:12 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 22, 2025 at 20:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SICILY, ITALY (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 44 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
23.8 km
UTC time
2025-10-22 20:23:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Sicilia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.73700, 14.73600
Temperature
15.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.8 km
Shallow
23.8 km
23.8 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

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    Distance: 23 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 174 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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