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M2.9 Depth: 284.5 km

M2.9 Earthquake near SICILY, ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-08-27 14:54:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near SICILY, ITALY (Italy) on August 27, 2025 at 14:54 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 285 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 59 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
284.5 km
UTC time
2025-08-27 14:54:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.84770, 15.20480
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 284.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 284.5 km
Intermediate
284.5 km
284.5 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

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