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M1.2 Depth: 8.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 1 km E Santo Stefano di Magra (SP) (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 11:42:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 28, 2025 at 11:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 1 km E Santo Stefano di Magra (SP) (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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 INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 52 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 11:42:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Liguria
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.16180, 9.93300
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.4 km
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 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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