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M1.5 Depth: 12.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near SICILY, ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-05-07 20:37:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 7, 2025 at 20:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near SICILY, ITALY (Italy). With a focal depth of about 12 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. Italy: 45 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-07 20:37:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Sicilia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.59000, 14.22000
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — close to 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

  • Etna
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia
    Distance: 145 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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