M3.1
Depth:
14.7 km
M3.1 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ITALY (Italy)
About this earthquake
On October 25, 2025 at 08:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN ITALY (Italy). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 45 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
14.7 km
14.7 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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Vesuvius
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Campi Flegrei
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Ischia
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Stats (last 24h)
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690
Country (24h)
Italy
45
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