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M1.7 Depth: 18.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 5 km W Vazzano (VV) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-11-24 08:09:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 24, 2025 at 08:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 5 km W Vazzano (VV) (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 45 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-24 08:09:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Calabria
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.63200, 16.19250
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 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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