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M1.2 Depth: 15.3 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 16 km W Zapponeta (FG) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-10-20 13:39:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 20, 2025 at 13:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 16 km W Zapponeta (FG) (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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 44 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
15.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-20 13:39:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Puglia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.51800, 15.77680
Temperature
18.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.3 km
Shallow
15.3 km
15.3 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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    Distance: 255 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
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