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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Northern Italy (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-05-03 03:08:21 UTC Local time: —
M4.2 earthquake near Emilia-Romagna on May 3, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.2 Earthquake near Northern Italy (Italy) · 2025-05-03 03:08:21 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Northern Italy (Italy) on May 3, 2025 at 03:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Italy: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-03 03:08:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Emilia-Romagna
Source
gfz
Coordinates
44.32000, 11.12000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to 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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    Distance: 460 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
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    Distance: 474 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy

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