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M3.8 Depth: 8.1 km

M3.8 Earthquake near 1 km NE Massa Martana (PG) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-09-20 21:11:39 UTC Local time: —
M3.8 earthquake near Umbria on Sep 20, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.8 Earthquake near 1 km NE Massa Martana (PG) (Italy) · 2025-09-20 21:11:39 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near 1 km NE Massa Martana (PG) (Italy) on September 20, 2025 at 21:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-20 21:11:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Umbria
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.78680, 12.53020
Temperature
19.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 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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