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M3.1 Depth: 28.7 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SICILY, ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-06-08 11:50:38 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near SICILY, ITALY on Jun 8, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near SICILY, ITALY (Italy) · 2025-06-08 11:50:38 UTC

About this earthquake

On June 8, 2025 at 11:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near SICILY, ITALY (Italy). With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
28.7 km
UTC time
2025-06-08 11:50:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.70950, 12.97270
Temperature
24.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.7 km
Shallow
28.7 km
28.7 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

  • Marsili
    Distance: 139 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia
    Distance: 181 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 182 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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