M1.1
Depth:
6.5 km
M1.1 Earthquake near 1 km E Castelsantangelo sul Nera (MC) (Italy)
About this earthquake
On December 31, 2025 at 18:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near 1 km E Castelsantangelo sul Nera (MC) (Italy). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
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Depth profile
Shallow
6.5 km
6.5 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
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