Magnitude
M2.4
- Depth
- 7.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
SOUTHERN ITALY
Country overviewItaly
M2.4 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ITALY (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On October 15, 2025 at 13:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN ITALY (Italy). With a focal depth of about 8 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.
Details
ID
bfbeceb0160194497da82e15cfc3387fadebe256
Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2025-10-15 13:26:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.94570,
15.46520
Temperature
18.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 km — shallower than the regional average (12.9 km)
Regional average: 12.9 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,261 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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774
Country (24h)
Italy
37
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