M4.9 Earthquake 30 km NE of Marotta, Italy — October 6, 2025
2025-10-06 10:13:59 UTC (2025-10-06) · approx. 11:13 AM UTC+1 local
Felt by 2 people across nearby locations.
On October 6, 2025 at 10:13 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 30 km NE of Marotta, Italy, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 43.9808°, 13.3879°. This earthquake was detected by 82 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 370, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Italy, a region characterized by the Apennine extensional belt and Calabrian subduction zone, where Africa-Eurasia convergence produces complex faulting. View all earthquakes in Italy.
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Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 2 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
13.3879°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Marotta, Italy?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 30 km NE of Marotta, Italy on October 6, 2025 at 10:13 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 43.9808°, 13.3879°, which is 30 km NE of Marotta, Italy. View all earthquakes in Italy.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Has Italy had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Italy was the M7.2 Messina earthquake of December 28, 1908. Today's magnitude 4.9 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rf24). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 6, 2025). M4.9 Earthquake 30 km NE of Marotta, Italy — October 6, 2025. Retrieved May 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rf24/