Magnitude
M0.5
- Depth
- 6.7 km
- Source
- INGV
Liguria
Country overviewItaly
M0.5 Earthquake near 3 km SE Briga Alta (CN) (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On December 9, 2025 at 05:02 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near 3 km SE Briga Alta (CN) (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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 INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 67 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.
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Depth profile
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 km — shallower than the regional average (12.9 km)
Regional average: 12.9 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,261 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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819
Country (24h)
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67
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