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M1.7 Depth: 15.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 5 km E Sasso di Castalda (PZ) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-09-02 00:40:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2025 at 00:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 5 km E Sasso di Castalda (PZ) (Italy). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
15.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-02 00:40:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Basilicata
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.49730, 15.73930
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.9 km
Shallow
15.9 km
15.9 km — deeper 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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