Magnitude
M1.0
- Depth
- 6.8 km
- Source
- INGV
Isole Eolie (Messina)
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M1.0 Earthquake near Isole Eolie (Messina) (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Isole Eolie (Messina) (Italy) on August 27, 2025 at 09:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
ac886ce2113210d37810a8a4164302ff7bb9c371
Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2025-08-27 09:12:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.33900,
15.01500
Temperature
27.3°C
Depth profile
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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Context for this earthquake
15 Sep 2025 – 15 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,259 Catalogue entries
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