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M1.1 Depth: 10.8 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 4 km W Arquata del Tronto (AP) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 09:23:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 4 km W Arquata del Tronto (AP) (Italy) on December 29, 2025 at 09:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
10.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-29 09:23:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Marche
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.77520, 13.24720
Temperature
8.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.8 km
Shallow
10.8 km
10.8 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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