M2.2 Depth: 5.2 km

M2.2 Earthquake near SICILY, ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 21:43:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 26, 2025 at 21:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near SICILY, ITALY (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

5.2 km

UTC time

2025-12-26 21:43:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Italy

City

Sicilia

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.46230, 13.91920

Temperature

9.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5.2 km

5.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

Etna

Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia

Distance: 115 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy
Vulcano

Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
Lipari

Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
Panarea

Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
Pantelleria

Distance: 185 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 836 m ·Last eruption: 1891 ·Italy

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