M3.6 Depth: 16.1 km

M3.6 Earthquake near 1 km E Grottolella (AV) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-10-24 12:40:58 UTC Local time:
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M3.6 Earthquake near 1 km E Grottolella (AV) (Italy) · 2025-10-24 12:40:58 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near 1 km E Grottolella (AV) (Italy) on October 24, 2025 at 12:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
16.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-24 12:40:58 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.96920, 14.79930
Temperature
17.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.1 km
Shallow
16.1 km
16.1 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

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    Distance: 35 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
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    Distance: 58 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
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    Distance: 80 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
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