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M0.6 Depth: 12.0 km

M0.6 Earthquake near 2 km NW Fossato di Vico (PG) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 23:47:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 17, 2025 at 23:47 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near 2 km NW Fossato di Vico (PG) (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 23:47:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Umbria
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.31030, 12.74430
Temperature
10.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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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