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M2.6 Depth: 16.2 km

M2.6 Earthquake near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy)

UTC time: 2025-05-30 14:07:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 30, 2025 at 14:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN ITALY (Italy). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: 43 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
16.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-30 14:07:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Emilia-Romagna
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.25390, 12.16560
Temperature
23.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.2 km
Shallow
16.2 km
16.2 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: 281 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 414 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 417 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 424 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy

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