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M1.4 Depth: 10.4 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 12 km W Zafferana Etnea (CT) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-12-13 18:45:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 12 km W Zafferana Etnea (CT) (Italy) on December 13, 2025 at 18:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 INGV. Italy: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
10.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-13 18:45:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Sicilia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.74400, 14.98600
Temperature
10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.4 km
Shallow
10.4 km
10.4 km — close to 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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