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M1.5 Depth: 7.4 km

M1.5 Earthquake near FRANCE (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-07-03 21:21:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2025 at 21:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near FRANCE (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 48 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2025-07-03 21:21:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.86610, 7.00270
Temperature
5.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 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

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 312 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 479 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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