M1.0 Depth: 16.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-08-05 18:42:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2025 at 18:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-05 18:42:04 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.77740, 10.95210
Temperature
18.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 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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