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M1.8 Depth: 3.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 12 km S San Giovanni Rotondo (FG) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-12-03 15:42:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 3, 2025 at 15:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 12 km S San Giovanni Rotondo (FG) (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
3.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-03 15:42:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Puglia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.60130, 15.70230
Temperature
9.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.1 km
Shallow
3.1 km
3.1 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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