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M1.2 Depth: 7.8 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 3 km E Lago (CS) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 11:10:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 3 km E Lago (CS) (Italy) on December 18, 2025 at 11:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 11:10:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Calabria
Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.17900, 16.18520
Temperature
18.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 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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