Magnitude
M0.8
- Depth
- 14.3 km
- Source
- RESIF
Piemonte
Country overviewItaly
M0.8 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 0.8, near of Gap (France hexagonale) (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On December 19, 2025 at 17:07 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Earthquake of magnitude 0.8, near of Gap (France hexagonale) (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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 RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 39 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
14.3 km
14.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
Piemonte
Context for this earthquake
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 31 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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