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M1.8 Depth: 7.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Isole Eolie (Messina) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-11-19 03:50:26 UTC Local time: —

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: 48 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2025-11-19 03:50:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.48970, 14.56880
Temperature
18.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
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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