Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 7.1 km
- Source
- INGV
Isole Eolie (Messina)
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M1.8 Earthquake near Isole Eolie (Messina) (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On November 19, 2025 at 03:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Isole Eolie (Messina) (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.
Details
ID
ddb59560abb5d2cd0d517bd765f55c1a128e8360
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2025-11-19 03:50:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.48970,
14.56880
Temperature
18.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 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
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Context for this earthquake
13 Sep 2025 – 13 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,258 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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55
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