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M2.2 Depth: 30.9 km

M2.2 Earthquake near SICILY, ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-05-27 16:35:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 27, 2025 at 16:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near SICILY, ITALY (Italy). With a focal depth of about 31 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: 43 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
30.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-27 16:35:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Sicilia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.98330, 14.94530
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.9 km
Shallow
30.9 km
30.9 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: 27 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
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    Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
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    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
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