M2.8 Depth: 8.5 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Aosta I (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-11-13 12:39:34 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On November 13, 2025 at 12:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Aosta I (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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 ETHZ/SED. Italy: 45 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-13 12:39:34 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ethz
Coordinates
45.80566, 7.44689
Temperature
4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 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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