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M1.2 Depth: 8.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 2 km SW Radda in Chianti (SI) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-10-09 14:30:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 9, 2025 at 14:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 2 km SW Radda in Chianti (SI) (Italy). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 48 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2025-10-09 14:30:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Toscana
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.47520, 11.36080
Temperature
18.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 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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