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M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Northern Italy (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-05-04 06:29:13 UTC Local time: —
M3.6 earthquake near Emilia-Romagna on May 4, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.6 Earthquake near Northern Italy (Italy) · 2025-05-04 06:29:13 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2025 at 06:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Northern Italy (Italy). With a focal depth of about 10 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 GFZ. Italy: 45 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-04 06:29:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Emilia-Romagna
Source
gfz
Coordinates
44.80000, 9.80000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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