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M2.3 Depth: 7.8 km

M2.3 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 20:40:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 25, 2025 at 20:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN ITALY (Italy). With a focal depth of about 8 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 EMSC. Italy: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-25 20:40:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Campania
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.80770, 14.70480
Temperature
8.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 24 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 48 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 69 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 148 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 171 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy
  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 196 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy

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