M4.0
Depth:
0.3 km
M4.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ITALY (Italy)
About this earthquake
On September 1, 2025 at 02:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN ITALY (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
0.3 km
0.3 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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Campi Flegrei
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Ischia
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Vesuvius
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Colli Albani
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Palinuro
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Marsili
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Stats (last 24h)
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707
Country (24h)
Italy
54
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