Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 29.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Lombardia
Country overviewItaly
M1.6 Earthquake near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy)
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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: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
29.7 km
29.7 km — deeper than the regional average (12.7 km)
Regional average: 12.7 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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Context for this earthquake
16 Sep 2025 – 16 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,264 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
538
Country (24h)
Italy
35
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