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M1.5 Depth: 9.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 5 km E Norcia (PG) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 12:41:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 5 km E Norcia (PG) (Italy) on December 24, 2025 at 12:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 55 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 12:41:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Umbria
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.81470, 13.14680
Temperature
5.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 km — close to 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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