Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 18.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Basilicata
Country overviewItaly
M2.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ITALY (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN ITALY (Italy) on December 23, 2025 at 04:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.
Details
ID
5671a392888c2159ca0f9cb4f57f40c16aaf300d
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
18.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-23 04:28:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.87830,
15.40200
Temperature
5.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
18.2 km
18.2 km — deeper than the regional average (12.9 km)
Regional average: 12.9 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Stromboli Activity reported
Italy
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,261 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
784
Country (24h)
Italy
50
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