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M1.4 Depth: 28.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 1 km E Reitano (ME) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-09-01 16:54:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 1 km E Reitano (ME) (Italy) on September 1, 2025 at 16:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-01 16:54:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Sicilia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
37.97570, 14.35080
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 km
28 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
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    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Panarea
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  • Stromboli
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Marsili
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