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M2.4 Depth: 9.2 km

M2.4 Earthquake near CENTRAL ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-10-17 23:03:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL ITALY (Italy) on October 17, 2025 at 23:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 23:03:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Lazio
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.63570, 13.31520
Temperature
5.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 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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