Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 4.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Lombardia
Country overviewItaly
M1.2 Earthquake near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy) on September 15, 2025 at 00:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 40 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
4 km
4 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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Context for this earthquake
15 Sep 2025 – 15 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,260 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
550
Country (24h)
Italy
40
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