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M1.2 Depth: 8.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 5 km SE Monte Sant'Angelo (FG) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-10-23 00:45:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 5 km SE Monte Sant'Angelo (FG) (Italy) on October 23, 2025 at 00:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-23 00:45:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Puglia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.67430, 16.00680
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 km — shallower 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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