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M2.3 Depth: 122.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near SICILY, ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-12-27 17:54:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 27, 2025 at 17:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near SICILY, ITALY (Italy). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 122 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
122.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-27 17:54:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.38720, 15.47570
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 122 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 122 km
Intermediate
122 km
122 km — deeper than the regional average (12.6 km)
Regional average: 12.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Vulcano
    Distance: 45 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 45 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Etna
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 134 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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