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M2.5 Depth: 6.8 km

M2.5 Earthquake near SICILY, ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-11-30 14:25:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 30, 2025 at 14:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near SICILY, ITALY (Italy). With a focal depth of about 7 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 50 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2025-11-30 14:25:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.40720, 14.50700
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 km — shallower 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

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  • Etna
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 98 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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