M2.6 Depth: 6.2 km

M2.6 Earthquake near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-09-05 01:51:39 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy) on September 5, 2025 at 01:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-05 01:51:39 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.28720, 10.00470
Temperature
15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 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

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