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M1.6 Depth: 29.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-07-18 14:21:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2025 at 14:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy). With a focal depth of about 30 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: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
29.7 km
UTC time
2025-07-18 14:21:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Lombardia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.27880, 9.86050
Temperature
13.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.7 km
Shallow
29.7 km
29.7 km — deeper 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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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 487 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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