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M2.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-08-27 04:47:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 27, 2025 at 04:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy). With a focal depth of about 5 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: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-27 04:47:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.05000, 8.34000
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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

  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 439 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 464 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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