M2.0 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near MALTA REGION (Malta)

UTC time: 2025-05-03 00:36:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2025 at 00:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near MALTA REGION (Malta). With a focal depth of about 9 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.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

9.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-03 00:36:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Malta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.77000, 14.54000

Temperature

16.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9 km

9 km — shallower than 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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