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M1.3 Depth: 11.8 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Dronero (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 11:59:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 20, 2025 at 11:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Dronero (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF. Italy: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
11.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 11:59:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Dronero
Source
resif
Coordinates
44.46730, 7.29195
Temperature
7.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.8 km
Shallow
11.8 km
11.8 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

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