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M1.4 Depth: 8.7 km

M1.4 Earthquake near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-12-27 07:14:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy) on December 27, 2025 at 07:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 50 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-27 07:14:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.91810, 7.04210
Temperature
-4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 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

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    Distance: 315 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
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    Distance: 473 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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