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M1.5 Depth: 10.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-05-19 18:50:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy) on May 19, 2025 at 18:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 EMSC. Italy: 46 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
10.8 km
UTC time
2025-05-19 18:50:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.80160, 7.43450
Temperature
3.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.8 km
Shallow
10.8 km
10.8 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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