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M1.0 Depth: 4.6 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 5 km NW Sciacca (AG) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-09-07 01:33:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near 5 km NW Sciacca (AG) (Italy) on September 7, 2025 at 01:33 UTC. 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 INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
4.6 km
UTC time
2025-09-07 01:33:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Sicilia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.53530, 13.03830
Temperature
20.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.6 km
Shallow
4.6 km
4.6 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

  • Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia
    Distance: 57 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy
  • Pantelleria
    Distance: 124 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 836 m ·Last eruption: 1891 ·Italy
  • Etna
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 216 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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