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M4.1 Depth: 24.3 km

M4.1 Earthquake near CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN SEA

UTC time: 2025-12-15 09:11:21 UTC Local time: —
M4.1 earthquake near CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN SEA on Dec 15, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.1 Earthquake near CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN SEA · 2025-12-15 09:11:21 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN SEA on December 15, 2025 at 09:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
24.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 09:11:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.53460, 16.86910
Temperature
16.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.3 km
Shallow
24.3 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

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  • Stromboli
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  • Palinuro
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