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M3.0 Depth: 15.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Stretto di Messina (Reggio di Calabria, Messina) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-10-04 22:47:58 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Stretto di Messina (Reggio di Calabria, Messina) on Oct 4, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Stretto di Messina (Reggio di Calabria, Messina) (Italy) · 2025-10-04 22:47:58 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Stretto di Messina (Reggio di Calabria, Messina) (Italy) on October 4, 2025 at 22:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 46 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
15.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-04 22:47:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.26470, 15.67650
Temperature
21.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.3 km
Shallow
15.3 km
15.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Vulcano
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Etna
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 154 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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