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M1.5 Depth: 10.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Isole Eolie (Messina) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-09-20 13:10:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 20, 2025 at 13:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Isole Eolie (Messina) (Italy). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 44 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
10.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-20 13:10:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.53400, 14.69400
Temperature
26.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.8 km
Shallow
10.8 km
10.8 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

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