Magnitude 2.5 earthquake near Vallo di Nera: no damages reported

A low-intensity seismic event

A magnitude ML 2.5 earthquake occurred on December 1, 2024, at 10:22 UTC (11:22 local time) 2 km south of Vallo di Nera (PG). The event was recorded by the INGV Seismic Room in Rome and had a depth of 11 km, with coordinates 42.7520, 12.8630.

Data on nearby cities

The epicenter was close to significant urban centers:

• 26 km southeast of Foligno (57,155 inhabitants).
• 28 km northeast of Terni (111,501 inhabitants).
• 55 km southeast of Perugia (166,134 inhabitants).
• 100 km northeast of Rome (2,864,731 inhabitants).

Nearby municipalities

The closest areas to the epicenter include:

• Vallo di Nera (2 km, 364 inhabitants).
• Sant’Anatolia di Narco (3 km, 564 inhabitants).
• Spoleto, the largest town nearby, 10 km from the epicenter with 38,218 inhabitants.

Assessment and context

No damages to people or property were reported. The mild magnitude and depth minimized the impact on surrounding areas. However, given the seismic nature of the region, vigilance remains crucial.

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