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M2.1 Depth: 50.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near SICILY, ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-05-31 10:00:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near SICILY, ITALY (Italy) on May 31, 2025 at 10:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 51 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 43 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
50.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-31 10:00:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Sicilia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.63470, 14.29020
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50.6 km
Shallow
50.6 km
50.6 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
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    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Panarea
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  • Stromboli
    Distance: 152 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia
    Distance: 153 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy

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