M3.2 Depth: 8.1 km

M3.2 Earthquake near CENTRAL ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-09-20 21:11:39 UTC Local time:
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M3.2 Earthquake near CENTRAL ITALY (Italy) · 2025-09-20 21:11:39 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL ITALY (Italy) on September 20, 2025 at 21:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: 45 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-20 21:11:39 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.78680, 12.53020
Temperature
19.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 116 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 255 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 255 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 269 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 415 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 420 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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