Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Lombardia
Country overviewItaly
M1.6 Earthquake near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On July 20, 2025 at 14:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy). With a focal depth of about 14 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 35 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
14 km
14 km — close to the regional average (12.7 km)
Regional average: 12.7 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
Italy
Context for this earthquake
16 Sep 2025 – 16 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,263 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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537
Country (24h)
Italy
35
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