M1.2 Depth: 3.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-12-11 23:32:59 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 11, 2025 at 23:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
3.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-11 23:32:59 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.41350, 8.36310
Temperature
2.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.9 km
Shallow
3.9 km
3.9 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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  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 421 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 432 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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