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M0.5 Depth: 1.7 km

M0.5 Earthquake near NORTHERN ITALY (France)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 22:04:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN ITALY (France) on October 12, 2025 at 22:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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 EMSC. France: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
1.7 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 22:04:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.89220, 7.00050
Temperature
1.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 km
1.7 km — shallower 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: 312 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
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    Distance: 476 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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