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M1.6 Depth: 9.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Costa Siciliana nord-orientale (Messina) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 15:35:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 17, 2025 at 15:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Costa Siciliana nord-orientale (Messina) (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
9.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 15:35:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.13930, 15.11370
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.4 km
Shallow
9.4 km
9.4 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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