M1.2 Depth: 5.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 4 km W Serrapetrona (MC) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-10-19 23:37:25 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 4 km W Serrapetrona (MC) (Italy) on October 19, 2025 at 23:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 INGV. Italy: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2025-10-19 23:37:25 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.19300, 13.14580
Temperature
6.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 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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