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M1.5 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 13:56:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy) on May 15, 2025 at 13:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 46 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 13:56:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.30940, 12.44480
Temperature
20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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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