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M0.9 Depth: 6.7 km

M0.9 Earthquake near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-10-20 01:15:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 20, 2025 at 01:15 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2025-10-20 01:15:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Valle d'Aosta / Vallée d'Aoste
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.90040, 7.01460
Temperature
-2.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 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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