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M2.5 Depth: 30.8 km

M2.5 Earthquake near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 17:54:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 20, 2025 at 17:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy). With a focal depth of about 31 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 57 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
30.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 17:54:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Emilia-Romagna
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.52330, 10.17000
Temperature
4.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.8 km
Shallow
30.8 km
30.8 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

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