M3.2 Depth: 9.8 km

M3.2 Earthquake near NORTHERN ITALY (France)

UTC time: 2025-07-29 16:24:04 UTC Local time:
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M3.2 Earthquake near NORTHERN ITALY (France) · 2025-07-29 16:24:04 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN ITALY (France) on July 29, 2025 at 16:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 33 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
9.8 km
UTC time
2025-07-29 16:24:04 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.05270, 7.62220
Temperature
18.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.8 km
Shallow
9.8 km
9.8 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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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  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 413 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 463 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 488 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy

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