M1.6 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-07-05 23:25:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 5, 2025 at 23:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 48 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-05 23:25:49 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.64940, 10.45920
Temperature
5.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 473 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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