Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
SICILY, ITALY
M2.6 Earthquake near SICILY, ITALY
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About this earthquake
On September 21, 2025 at 00:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near SICILY, ITALY. With a focal depth of about 5 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
ID
a5755a170f4afea334860dc9cc4c827d25e5299a
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-21 00:37:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.19180,
11.97480
Temperature
24.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 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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Etna Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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