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M1.2 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 00:46:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2025 at 00:46 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 46 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 00:46:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.22860, 13.07800
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
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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