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M1.7 Depth: 23.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 4 km W Monte Sant'Angelo (FG) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 15:16:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 4 km W Monte Sant'Angelo (FG) (Italy) on December 25, 2025 at 15:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 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 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
M1.7
Depth
23.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-25 15:16:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Puglia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.70970, 15.90570
Temperature
12.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.1 km
Shallow
23.1 km
23.1 km — deeper 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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