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M3.0 Depth: 10.7 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-12-08 23:01:23 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Campania on Dec 8, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ITALY (Italy) · 2025-12-08 23:01:23 UTC

About this earthquake

On December 8, 2025 at 23:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN ITALY (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 49 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-08 23:01:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Campania
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.96130, 14.81400
Temperature
3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.7 km
Shallow
10.7 km
10.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 36 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 59 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 81 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 165 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 190 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy
  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 195 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy

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