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M2.3 Depth: 28.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-12-01 23:42:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy) on December 1, 2025 at 23:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 51 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
28.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-01 23:42:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Emilia-Romagna
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.34100, 10.94820
Temperature
6.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.6 km
Shallow
28.6 km
28.6 km — deeper 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

  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 322 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 469 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 470 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 484 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy

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