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M0.6 Depth: 20.0 km

M0.6 Earthquake near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-05-21 02:28:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2025 at 02:28 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy). With a focal depth of about 20 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
M0.6
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-21 02:28:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.81820, 11.00830
Temperature
11.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 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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