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M2.0 Depth: 12.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-07-21 09:21:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2025 at 09:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy). With a focal depth of about 12 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: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-21 09:21:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Lombardia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.45050, 10.52510
Temperature
4.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 495 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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