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M1.2 Depth: 9.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Isole Eolie (Messina) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-12-01 23:34:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 1, 2025 at 23:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Isole Eolie (Messina) (Italy). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 51 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-01 23:34:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.49100, 14.54400
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 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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