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M2.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near NEAR SOUTH COAST OF FRANCE (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-10-28 08:31:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 28, 2025 at 08:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near NEAR SOUTH COAST OF FRANCE (Italy). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-28 08:31:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.64200, 7.61680
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 437 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 445 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 467 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy

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