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M1.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Malta (Malta)

UTC time: 2025-09-15 12:14:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Malta (Malta) on September 15, 2025 at 12:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-15 12:14:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Malta
City
Malta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.91000, 14.57000
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (12.7 km)
Regional average: 12.7 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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